Ground Turkey Alfredo Pasta with Broccoli
Creamy alfredo pasta tossed with ground turkey and fresh chopped broccoli.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground turkey
- 8.8 oz Chickpea pasta I prefer Barilla's chickpea pasta over other brands
- 1.5 Cups Alfredo sauce jarred or homemade
- 5 cups Fresh broccoli chopped (or a 10 oz bag of fresh pre-chopped broccoli)
- 1 small White onion chopped
- 2 large Garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional
- Parmesan cheese to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the box instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes, until onions are beginning to become translucent.
- Add ground turkey to the pan with garlic and onions and cook for 12-15 minutes until completely brown and cooked through (no pink should be visible). Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low-medium and add broccoli to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes uncovered and then an additional 2 minutes covered.
- Add cooked pasta and alfredo sauce to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Combine thoroughly and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 6mg
