Save A festive, comforting pasta dish featuring tender turkey, fresh spinach, and a luxuriously creamy sauce&all made in a single pot for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.
Leftover roast chicken can be substituted for turkey Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for gentle heat For a lighter version use half and half or whole milk instead of cream
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Ingredients
- Poultry: 350 g (12 oz) cooked turkey breast, shredded or chopped
- Vegetables: 150 g (5 oz) fresh baby spinach; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pasta: 300 g (10 oz) short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- Dairy: 120 ml (½ cup) heavy cream; 60 g (½ cup) grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Liquids: 750 ml (3 cups) low sodium chicken or turkey broth; 120 ml (½ cup) milk
- Seasonings: ½ tsp dried thyme; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Garnish (optional): Extra Parmesan cheese; Chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat Add onion and sauté for 2 3 minutes until softened
- Step 2:
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant
- Step 3:
- Add the pasta, broth, milk, thyme, and nutmeg Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low Cover and simmer for 10 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed
- Step 4:
- Stir in the turkey and spinach Cook uncovered for 2 3 minutes, until the spinach wilts and turkey is heated through
- Step 5:
- Lower the heat, add the heavy cream and Parmesan Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired
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Required Tools
Large deep skillet or Dutch oven Wooden spoon Measuring cups and spoons Chefs knife and cutting board
Nutritional Information
Calories 545 Total Fat 20 g Carbohydrates 54 g Protein 36 g
Category Details
Main Dish Difficulty Easy Cuisine American Yield 4 servings Diet Nut Free
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This one pot creamy spinach and turkey Christmas pasta is perfect for busy holidays and family dinners
