Description
A comforting and nutritious one-pan meal featuring ground turkey, tender broccoli florets, and al dente pasta cooked together in savory chicken broth, finished with a creamy Parmesan butter sauce. This easy skillet recipe balances protein and vegetables for a satisfying dinner ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Vegetables
- 1 pound Ground Turkey
- ½ Cup Yellow Onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 Cups Broccoli Florets
Liquids & Dairy
- 4 Cups Chicken Broth
- ⅔ Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
Pantry Staples & Seasonings
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 8 ounces Medium Shell Pasta
Instructions
- Brown the Turkey: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground turkey in chunks and cook for about 5 minutes until mostly browned. The turkey will continue to break apart as you stir during cooking.
- Sauté Onion: Add diced yellow onion to the skillet with the turkey. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Add Garlic & Seasonings: Stir in minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook while stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
- Add Broth and Broccoli: Pour in chicken broth and add the broccoli florets. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook Pasta: Add the medium shell pasta to the simmering broth, ensuring the pasta is just barely submerged. Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes or according to package instructions, stirring occasionally. If the liquid evaporates before the pasta is done, add more water or broth as needed.
- Finish with Cheese and Butter: Once the pasta is al dente and cooked through, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and butter. Mix until melted and combined, creating a creamy sauce coating the pasta and vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust liquid level if pasta absorbs too quickly; add broth or water as needed for even cooking.
- Using ground turkey breast can reduce fat content if preferred.
- Substitute gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For a spicier kick, increase red pepper flakes according to taste.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: ground turkey pasta, broccoli pasta skillet, one pan pasta, easy turkey dinner, creamy turkey pasta, healthy weeknight meal
