Ranch Turkey Pasta Dinner
Transform your weeknight meals with this creamy and hearty Ranch Turkey Pasta Dinner, a one-pan wonder that’s bursting with flavor and comes together in just 40 minutes. Featuring tender pasta tossed in a rich, ranch-seasoned sauce, this dish combines perfectly browned ground turkey, aromatic garlic, sweet onions, and vibrant peas, all enveloped in a velvety blend of chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. With just the right touch of ranch seasoning, this recipe strikes a delicious balance between comfort food and elevated taste, perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers. Easy to prepare and packed with protein and veggies, this meal is sure to become a household favorite. Serve it warm and garnish with fresh parsley for a restaurant-worthy finish that’s as beautiful as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Push the onion and garlic to one side of the skillet and add the ground turkey to the other side. Break the turkey into small pieces with a spoon or spatula and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until fully browned and no longer pink.
Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the cooked turkey mixture and stir to combine.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the heavy cream, and let the sauce cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
Toss the frozen peas into the skillet and cook for 2 additional minutes, until they are heated through.
Gently fold the cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring the sauce evenly coats the pasta.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2859 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.1 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.3 g | 396% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 642 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 4308 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.9 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 150.8 g | 302% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1007 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 822 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
