Sabrina Stevenson
@delicioussabrina
Cheesy Turkey Pasta Bake
This Cheesy Turkey Pasta Bake is a hearty and delicious dish made with lean ground turkey, whole wheat rotini, and a blend of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. It's a perfect family meal that's easy to prepare and packed with flavor!
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:9
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time35 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 pound
- 1/2
- 1/2 cup
- 1 1/2 cloves
- 1 (1.25 ounce) package
- 5 cups
- 1/2 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 cups
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Cheesy Turkey Pasta Bake.
Step 1
To start your delicious turkey pasta dish, grab a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Once it's nice and warm, add in the ground turkey, diced onion, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
Step 3
Stir everything together as it cooks, allowing the turkey to brown and become fully cooked, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 4
As the aroma fills your kitchen, sprinkle in the taco seasoning mix, making sure it blends beautifully with the turkey and onion.
Step 5
While your turkey mixture is coming together, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Step 6
Toss in the whole wheat rotini and cook it until it’s al dente, which will take around 8 minutes.
Step 7
Once the pasta is ready, drain it and return it to the pot, ready for the next delicious steps.
Step 8
Now, place the pot back on low heat and add in the milk and butter.
Step 9
Stir gently until the butter melts into the pasta, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 10
This creamy base is what makes the dish so comforting! Next, fold in the turkey mixture, ensuring every piece of rotini is coated in that flavorful goodness.
Step 11
To finish off this delightful dish, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the pasta and turkey blend.
Step 12
Keep stirring until the cheese melts and everything is beautifully combined, which should take about 5 minutes.
Step 13
As the cheese melts, you’ll see the dish transform into a creamy, cheesy delight that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Step 14
Enjoy your hearty meal!.