Best One-Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Turkey Pasta
A delicious and hearty one-pot pasta dish combining tender turkey, vegetables, and a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 3 cups cooked turkey shredded or chopped
- 250 g pasta (penne, fusilli, or fettuccine)
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper chopped bell pepper
- 1 cup frozen vegetables
Aromatics & Mushrooms
- 1 small small onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp olive oil or butter
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
Sauce & Seasonings
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooking cream (half-and-half or evaporated milk)
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- to taste salt salt
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Heat oil or butter in a large pan. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add mushrooms and cook until browned. Stir in turkey, seasonings, and sun-dried tomatoes if using.
- Add pasta, pour in broth and cream, then simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in bell peppers and frozen vegetables, cook until tender. Mix in Parmesan until melted and glossy.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot for best flavor.