Lemon Pepper Turkey Pasta
A simple pasta dish made with ground turkey, this makes a quick weeknight dinner. Ingredients include ground turkey, olive oil, heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, seasonings, and fresh parsley.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz ziti noodles
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot halfway with water, and boil over high heat. Add noodles, and boil until noodles are al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Once pasta is done cooking, strain the water, and transfer pasta to a large bowl.
- While the noodles are cooking, brown the ground turkey over medium heat.
- Once the turkey is browned, remove it from the skillet, and drain the grease.
- Add the olive oil and garlic to the empty skillet, and cook until fragrant.
- Add heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the sauce is completely combined.
- When the sauce is done, stir in the turkey mixture, then fold into the bowl of pasta.
- Garnish with parsley to serve.
Notes
Use more whipping cream and broth if you want a creamier sauce.
Serve with a veggie of choice, french bread, or your side of choice.