Best 8 Turkey Penne With Lemon Cream Sauce Recipes

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When it comes to whipping up a delightful and creamy turkey penne with lemon cream sauce, the options are endless. This versatile dish can be tailored to suit your taste preferences, whether you enjoy bolder flavors or prefer a milder experience. An array of ingredients can be incorporated to elevate the dish, from succulent roasted turkey and juicy sun-dried tomatoes to zesty lemon and aromatic herbs. The creamy sauce, infused with tangy lemon, adds a touch of richness and depth, while the penne pasta provides a hearty and satisfying base. Whether you're aiming for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion feast, this culinary creation is guaranteed to impress.

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PENNE WITH TURKEY RAGU



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 leeks (white and light green parts only), finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces ground turkey
1 28-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for topping
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus the rind (optional)
12 ounces penne
2 tablespoons half-and-half

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, garlic and turkey and cook, stirring, until the turkey browns slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Increase the heat to high, bring the sauce to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add half of the basil and the parmesan rind and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta. Stir the half-and-half, the remaining basil and 2 tablespoons cheese into the sauce. Add the pasta and toss to coat, adding some of the reserved pasta water to loosen, if needed. Remove the parmesan rind and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon cheese and more basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 27 milligrams, Sodium 392 milligrams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 26 grams

TURKEY BOLOGNESE WITH PENNE



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This ground turkey Bolognese is a very surprising and hearty meal. This recipe is packed with flavor.

Provided by TCmofo

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
¾ cup chopped carrots
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground thyme
1 pinch red pepper flakes
¼ cup dry white wine
2 cups tomato sauce
½ cup tomato juice
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until well browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add carrots, onion, celery, garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease, if necessary. Add white wine; cook and stir until almost completely evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, tomato juice, and parsley. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce reaches a thick consistency, about 20 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add the sauce and Parmesan cheese; mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 677.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

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.

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS-LEMON SAUCE



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Take advantage of the seasonal bounty of asparagus and make this wonderful pasta. By using the water from the asparagus and pasta you will retain some minerals that would ordinarily be lost!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Penne

Time 50m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh asparagus
5 -6 quarts water
2 -3 tablespoons sea salt
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of, minced
1/4 cup quality extra virgin olive oil
fresh ground pepper
14 -16 ounces penne or 14 -16 ounces short pasta
1/2 cup grated parmigiano

Steps:

  • Snap the tough butt ends off the asparagus or peel to the tender core.
  • Cut the stmes into 1" pieces.
  • Reserve the asparagus tips Bring 5-6 qts water to rolling boil, add 2-3 Tbs salt, and cook asparagus stems for 6-8 minutes until soft and totally tender.
  • Remove stems with slotted spoon, refresh in cold water, and drain Cook the tips in the boiling water for 3-5 minutes until tender, remove with a slotted spoon, refresh in cold wate, and drain.
  • Reserve asparagus cooking water.
  • Puree the stems in a food processor with lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup asparagus cookign water, and salt and pepper to taste; transfer the sauce to a 3 qt pot.
  • Return the remaining asparagus cooking water to a rolling boil, add the pasta, and cook until it still offers considerable resistance to the tooth, around three quarters of the recommended cooking time.
  • Drain, reserving 2 cups of pasta water.
  • Add pasta, asparagus tips, and 1/2 cup starchy water to asparagus stem puree and cook ina 3 qt pot over highest heat, stirring for 3-5 minutes until pasta is almost cooked and sauce coats pasta.
  • Add more pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, if sauce becomes too dry.
  • Sauce should surround pasta but be slightly liquid since cheese will thicken it.
  • Add the grated Parmigiano, heat for an additional minute to melt the cheese and serve immediately.

CREAMY BLUSH SAUCE WITH TURKEY AND PENNE



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Turkey simmers slowly with Prego® Mushroom & Green Pepper Italian Sauce to serve over pasta with a pinch of red pepper and a touch of cream and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 7h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (12 ounce) BLANKS turkey thighs, skin removed
1 (25.75 ounce) jar Prego® Chunky Garden Mushroom & Green Pepper Italian Sauce
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ cup half-and-half
4 cups Hot cooked penne pasta
¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place the turkey into a 3 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the turkey and sprinkle with the red pepper.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours* or until the turkey is cooked through. Remove the turkey from the cooker to a cutting board. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the turkey meat from the bones.
  • Stir the turkey meat and the half-and-half into the cooker. Spoon the turkey mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 210.1 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 57.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 536.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

TURKEY IN CREAM SAUCE



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I've been relying on this recipe for tender turkey since I first moved out on my own years ago. I serve it whenever I invite new guests to the house, and I'm constantly writing out the recipe. -Kathy-Jo Winterbottom, Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 cups white wine or chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 turkey breast tenderloins (3/4 pound each)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup half-and-half cream or whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the wine, onion, garlic and bay leaves. Combine rosemary and pepper; rub over turkey. Place in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until turkey is tender., Remove turkey to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain and skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine the cornstarch, cream and salt until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH LEMON SAUCE



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This came from a recipe card at the grocery store. A very quick to prepare, light and flavorful dish. Excellent served with mushroom rice (or risotto) and a steamed vegetable. Great for a fabulous weeknight meal.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Lemon

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 turkey cutlets (about 1 lb)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
2 lemons
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Place turkey cutlets between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallot or rolling pin until 1/4" thick.
  • Sprinkle cutlets with salt and pepper.
  • Grate peel of one lemon to make 1/2 tsp zest; cut lemon and squeeze to make 2 tbsp juice.
  • Cut second lemon into thin slices and set aside.
  • Combine chicken broth and cornstarch in small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a 12" skillet over med high heat.
  • Saute cutlets 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove to a platter and keep warm.
  • Add lemon juice, lemon zest and lemon slices to skillet.
  • Add garlic.
  • Stir and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add broth mixture; reduce heat to medium and boil 1 minute.
  • Pour over cutlets, garnish with parsley.

PENNE WITH CITRUS CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Citrus     Pasta     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound penne or other tubular pasta
1 pink grapefruit
2 navel oranges
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan, or to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart saucepan bring 2 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.
  • With a sharp knife cut peel and pith from grapefruit and oranges. Working over a bowl cut grapefruit and orange sections free from membranes, transferring sections to a plate, and halve them. Squeeze excess juice from membranes into juice in bowl and reserve 1/4 cup juice.
  • In a 12-inch skillet combine reserved juice, and cream and heat sauce over moderate heat until butter is just melted. Keep cream sauce warm over very low heat.
  • Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain pasta well in a colander. Add pasta, fruit, Parmesan, and parsley to sauce and toss with salt to taste until most of sauce is absorbed.

Tips:

  • For a richer sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.
  • If you don't have any lemon zest, use 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract.
  • To make the dish vegetarian, omit the turkey and add more vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms.
  • Serve the pasta with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Turkey penne with lemon cream sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The creamy sauce is light and flavorful, and the turkey adds a lean protein. This dish is also versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this turkey penne with lemon cream sauce a try!

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