Turketti

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 lb cooked pasta (penne, rigatoni, or macaroni)
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until it's browned. Drain off any excess fat and remove from heat.
3. In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the cooked turkey back to the skillet and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add the chicken broth, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to combine. Add the butter and stir until it's melted.
7. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
8. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Turketti is a great way to use up leftovers.
• It can be prepped ahead of time and baked just before serving.
• This dish can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
• You can substitute ground beef or chicken for the turkey.