Cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta

Cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta
Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Source

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (not low sodium)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¾ teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 ½ cups medium shells (or elbow macaroni, uncooked)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps

  1. 1

    Brown ground turkey, onion, and garlic in a pan until no pink remains. Drain any fat.

  2. 2

    Stir in broth, milk, dry mustard, paprika, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Add pasta and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 9-12 minutes or until pasta is tender.

  4. 4

    Combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and whisk into the simmering sauce. Simmer 1 minute more.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and stir in cheese.