Description
This Cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Swirl is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight meal. It features savory ground turkey, a creamy cheese sauce, and a vibrant swirl of sweet roasted red pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g (8oz) Penne or Fusilli Pasta
- 400g (14oz) Ground Turkey
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Onion (150g / 1 cup), Diced
- 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 500ml (2 cups) Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
- 200ml (¾ cup) Heavy Cream
- 150g (1 cup) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Halal-Certified)
- 50g (½ cup) Grated Parmesan Cheese (Halal-Certified)
- 120g (½ cup) Roasted Red Pepper Puree
- 2 tbsp (30g) Toasted Pine Nuts
- 5g (1 tsp) Salt
- 2g (½ tsp) Black Pepper
- Fresh Basil Leaves
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil and sauté onion until translucent.
- Bloom Spices: Stir in garlic and paprika; cook until fragrant.
- Brown Turkey: Add turkey and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer with Broth & Pasta: Add broth and pasta; simmer until al dente.
- Create Cheesy Sauce: Stir in cream, mozzarella, and red pepper puree; swirl gently.
- Melt & Thicken: Cook until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
- Rest & Plate: Let rest, then plate with remaining puree, pine nuts, and basil.
Notes
For a defined swirl, gently swirl the red pepper puree instead of stirring vigorously. Toasting pine nuts enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: pasta, turkey, cheese, red pepper, italian, comfort food, weeknight dinner