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Cheesy Turkey Pasta Skillet

Name: Cheesy Turkey Pasta Skillet
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 cups chicken broth, divided; 1 cup milk; 1 box (12 oz) Carbe Diem!™ Elbows Pasta; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, if desired

Lean ground turkey transforms into a creamy, cheesy one-skillet wonder with tender elbow pasta in a rich cheddar sauce, delivering all the comfort of a classic mac and cheese with added protein and bold flavor.

35 Minutes
6 Servings
23g Net Carbs
540 Calories

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups chicken broth, divided
1 cup milk
1 box (12 oz) Carbe Diem!™ Elbows Pasta
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, if desired

Nutrition

6 Servings Per serving: Calories 540; Total Fat 25g (Saturated Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 90mg; Sodium 1000mg; Total Carbohydrate 47g (Dietary Fiber 24g, Sugars 4g); Protein 31g

% Daily Value: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 30%; Iron 15%;

Net Carbs = 23 grams

Steps

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey and onion and cook until browned and onion is softened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook until caramelized, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute more.
Add 2 1/2 cups of the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in milk and elbows and reduce heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring every few minutes, until pasta is just under al dente, about 12 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth with cornstarch. Add to pasta in skillet and cook, stirring well, until sauce is glossy and liquid is almost completely absorbed, about 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in grated cheddar cheese. Serve immediately with chopped parsley, if desired.

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