TURKEY PENNE WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE

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You'll please every picky palate at the table with this colorful pasta dish. Creamy, satisfying and loaded with lively flavors, it's the perfect way to sneak some fresh veggies into little tummies. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1/2 pound turkey breast cutlets, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 small carrots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute turkey in 1 tablespoon butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute broccoli and carrots in remaining butter until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, bouillon granules, thyme, pepper and salt until blended. Combine cream and lemon juice; gradually stir into broccoli mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened., Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Stir in turkey and tomatoes and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 594mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Uugif G9hjjb
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This recipe is a winner! The turkey and penne are cooked to perfection and the lemon cream sauce is divine.


Brian Mapote
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. It's a great go-to recipe for a quick and easy meal.


Hicham El Hajj
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Tamanna Bhuiya
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon cream sauce made the turkey so moist and flavorful.


Mohamed Akram
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the creamy sauce and the colorful vegetables.


Yonas Meles
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I was a bit skeptical about the lemon cream sauce, but it turned out to be the perfect complement to the turkey and penne.


Raid Legends
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This recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta and vegetables, and it always turns out great.


Adaja Gilmore
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5 stars! This recipe is a must-try for any fan of creamy pasta dishes.


Khan Luqman
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I had some leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, so I decided to try this recipe. It was a great way to use up the leftovers and it tasted amazing!


Siyabulela Shiceka
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This recipe is a keeper! It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


robert adams
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I've tried many turkey penne recipes, but this one is by far the best. The lemon cream sauce is amazing and the turkey is so moist and flavorful.


Niazi Vlogs
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender turkey.


Asad Jatt
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Easy to follow recipe that turned out delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the turkey and penne were cooked to perfection.


Daton Gale
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This recipe is a delightful blend of flavors, with the tangy lemon cream sauce perfectly complementing the tender turkey and penne pasta. The addition of fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese adds an extra layer of richness and complexity.