Ingredients
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- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta 8-10 minutes until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add ground turkey and cook 6-8 minutes until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Sprinkle flour over turkey mixture, cook 1 minute. Gradually pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce, simmer 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Fold cooked penne pasta into turkey sauce, stir in half-and-half, and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Lower heat and fold in half the mozzarella and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and bubbly. Turn off heat and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover for a couple minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and red chili flakes, serve warm.
Notes
- Allow for some space in containers if freezing, as pasta may expand slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet / One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian