Broccoli Ground Turkey Alfredo Pasta
A deliciously lightened version of the classic pasta Alfredo, featuring ground turkey and broccoli for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry, Vegetarian (with adjustments)
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in the broccoli and cook until tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if desired.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For an even more delightful meal, consider pairing this pasta with a crisp green salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. Adding a splash of lemon juice before serving will enhance the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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