Creamy Turkey Broccoli Skillet
Indulge in a comforting and creamy one-pan wonder with our Creamy Turkey Broccoli Skillet, ready to delight your dinner table in just 30 minutes! This scrumptious dish combines the savory goodness of turkey sausage with crisp broccoli and a decadent cream sauce, delivering a satisfying meal that even the pickiest eaters will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe allows you to create a wholesome dinner without the hassle of extensive cleanup. Customize with your favorite veggies or pasta shapes for a personalized touch. Trust us, once you try this easy-to-make skillet dish, it will quickly become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 13.9-ounce turkey sausage (or chicken sausage), sliced
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, adding broccoli florets in the last two minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add sliced turkey sausage. Sear until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; cook until onion is soft (2-3 minutes).
- Whisk together cornstarch and whole milk in a bowl; pour into the skillet and simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet; toss gently to coat with sauce. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg