Ground Turkey Cottage Pie Easy Comforting Weeknight Dinner
Ground turkey cottage pie is a hearty and simple comfort food perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight meal. This quick ground turkey recipe brings family dinner together with wholesome flavors everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 bowls 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta can substitute with gluten-free pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz cream cheese light cream cheese recommended
- 1 cup almond milk regular milk can be used
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup grilled chicken sliced optional
- 1 handful fresh greens spinach or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water with salt in a pot and cook the whole wheat pasta until it is tender but still firm, about 8 to 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until it becomes fragrant and lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cream cheese and almond milk, mixing continuously until the sauce turns smooth and creamy, which should take around 3 to 4 minutes.
- Mix the grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce then season with salt and pepper to your preference, ensuring the cheese melts fully and the sauce blends together.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing gently to coat all strands evenly.
- If you like, fold in the sliced grilled chicken and fresh greens to add more flavor and nutrients.
- Divide the pasta into bowls and serve while warm.
Notes
- For added depth, sprinkle in some fresh herbs like basil or oregano before serving
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 384
- Protein: 36g