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Three-Cheese Turkey Pasta
with toasted panko topping
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 16 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
- 16 oz. Ground Turkey
- 3 oz. Leeks
- 2 oz. Shredded Italian Cheese Blend
- 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- ¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
- 0.42 oz. Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 1½ tsp. Poultry Seasoning
- 1½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat28g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1330mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Plate
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Toast the Panko
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add panko to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and toasted, 1-2 minutes.Transfer panko to towel-lined plate and set aside.Wipe pan clean and keep over medium heat. -
2 Cook the Turkey Mixture
Add 2 tsp. olive oil, ground turkey, leeks, minced garlic and parsley, poultry seasoning, and 1/3 the garlic salt (reserve remaining for sauce) to hot pan.
Stir occasionally until combined and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 7-9 minutes. -
3 Add the Sauce
Add cream base, cream cheese, shredded cheese, 1/4 cup water, remaining garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan.
Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. -
4 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Once simmering, add pasta to hot pan. Stir often until sauce is slightly thickened and pasta is heated through, 2-3 minutes.
If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner. Stir in lemon juice until combined.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with panko and grated cheese. Bon appétit!
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