Turkey Broccoli Alfredo
Turkey Broccoli Alfredo is an easy to make pasta dish that's ultra creamy and rich tasting. A great way to use up leftover turkey.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (15-ounce) jar alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups chopped leftover turkey
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Add broccoli for the last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain.
- In the same pot that you cooked the pasta in, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add basil, red pepper flakes, alfredo sauce, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Turn heat down and mix in pasta, broccoli, and turkey.Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 869kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 1238mg | Potassium: 755mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1424IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 3mg