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Ground Turkey Alfredo Pasta

Ground Turkey Alfredo Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz dried fettuccine or penne
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, plus more for pasta water
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high, brown turkey with salt and pepper until no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, melt butter, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then stir into turkey.
  4. Pour in cream and broth, simmer for 2 minutes, then turn off heat and toss in pasta and half the Parmesan until coated, adding pasta water as needed.
  5. Dish into bowls, finish with remaining Parmesan and parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Reserve more pasta water than you think you’ll need. The sauce tightens quickly after tossing, and a little starchy liquid brings it right back to a silky consistency without thinning the flavor.