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Lemon Parmesan Ground Turkey Pasta

5 from 2 votes
This Lemon Parmesan Ground Turkey Pasta is easy to prepare, made with just a few ingredients, and has a light lemon flavor. Perfect for something different for. weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz ziti noodles or similar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lemon zest & juice
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Start the pot of water for your noodles and cook according to the package.
  2. Add the olive oil to a large pan and heat over medium heat. Add in the ground turkey and minced garlic.
  3. Once the turkey is browned, drain any grease if necessary.
  4. Then add in the heavy cream, chicken broth, the lemon zest, lemon juices, lemon pepper seasoning, and butter. Let simmer until it thickens a but and everything is well combined.
  5. Then sprinkle in the parmesan cheese. Stir and cook until desired consistency.
  6. Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the sauce and give everything a stir. Spoon into bowls and top with some red pepper flakes and extra parmesan cheese.