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Easy Creamy Turkey Pasta with Cheese Sauce: Quick & Delicious Recipe
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Easy Creamy Turkey Pasta with Cheese Sauce: Quick & Delicious Recipe
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Easy Creamy Turkey Pasta with Cheese Sauce: Quick & Delicious Recipe

Learn how to make a quick and delicious creamy pasta with smoked turkey and cheese sauce. This simple recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner and features red onion, cooking cream, light creme fraiche, oregano, salt, pepper, and plenty of parmesan.
#Pasta
#Creamy Pasta
#Dinner
#Quick Meal
#Simple Recipe
#Turkey Pasta
#Cheese Sauce
Chopped ingredients ready for cooking
Chopped ingredients ready for cooking

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
3
Servings
Easy
European / Scandinavian-inspired
Swedish
Nutrition (per serving)
700
Calories
35g
Protein
65g
Carbs
40g
Fat
Creamy sauce simmering in the pan
Creamy sauce simmering in the pan

Ingredients

  • Pasta
    (any type of pasta)

    Desired portion
  • Red Onion
    (chopped)

    1 medium
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  • Smoked Turkey
    (diced or sliced)

    1 package
  • Cooking Cream

    500 ml
  • Light Creme Fraiche

    150 ml
  • Dried Oregano

    To taste tsp
  • Salt

    To taste tsp
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  • Black Pepper

    To taste tsp
  • Parmesan Cheese
    (grated, for serving and mixing)

    Generous amount
  • Flaked Salt
    (for topping when serving)

    To taste pinch
Servings: 3
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Pasta mixed into the creamy turkey sauce
Pasta mixed into the creamy turkey sauce

Instructions

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  • 1

    Cook your preferred pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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    Cook your preferred pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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    Cook pasta in generously salted water for best flavor.
  • 2

    In a large pan or pot, sautรฉ the chopped red onion over medium heat until it becomes soft and translucent.
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    In a large pan or pot, sautรฉ the chopped red onion over medium heat until it becomes soft and translucent.
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    Use a little olive oil or butter for sautรฉing.
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  • 3

    Add the sliced or diced smoked turkey to the pan with the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned.
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    Add the sliced or diced smoked turkey to the pan with the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned.
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    Adjust cooking time based on how crispy you like the turkey.
  • 4

    Pour in the cooking cream and light creme fraiche. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
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    Pour in the cooking cream and light creme fraiche. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
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    Keep the heat medium-low to prevent the cream from curdling.
  • 5

    Season the sauce generously with oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference.
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    Season the sauce generously with oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference.
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    Start with a small amount and add more gradually.
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  • 6

    Add the cooked and drained pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss gently to ensure all the pasta is evenly coated.
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    Add the cooked and drained pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss gently to ensure all the pasta is evenly coated.
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    You can add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  • 7

    Serve the creamy turkey pasta immediately. Garnish each plate with a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of flaked salt.
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    Serve the creamy turkey pasta immediately. Garnish each plate with a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of flaked salt.
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    A fresh sprig of parsley or basil can add a nice touch.
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