Description
This Gordon Ramsay-inspired recipe features tender penne pasta tossed in a tomato-kissed, velvety sauce with ground turkey and two melting cheeses, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the penne until just shy of al dente, reserving 3/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the diced onion with a pinch of salt until they become soft and start to caramelize.
- Push onions to one side, add ground turkey, and season. Brown the turkey, breaking it up in the process.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring to release any browned bits, then add the tomato sauce and simmer for 4-6 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in half-and-half, and warm gently.
- Add the drained penne and reserved water, tossing to coat. Stir in mozzarella and cheddar until melted.
- Fold in chopped parsley and red chili flakes if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a handful of spinach or a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: ground turkey pasta, creamy pasta, weeknight dinner, Gordon Ramsay recipe, comfort food