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Creamy Turkey Pasta Family Pleaser

This one-pot wonder transforms your leftover turkey into a restaurant-worthy pasta dish that'll have everyone asking for seconds. It's creamy, comforting, and comes together faster than ordering takeout. Plus, you probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 3 cups cooked turkey diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, whisking until the cheese melts and sauce becomes smooth.
  5. Stir in turkey and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.