Creamy Blush Sauce with Turkey & Penne
This flavorful dish proves that a slow cooker is a busy mom's best friend. It's a family favorite that's so good you'll be proud to serve it to company too!
serves
8
people
Ingredients
cost per recipe: $13.55
The price is determined by the national average.
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3
pounds turkey thighs, skin removed (about 4 thighs)
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1
jar (24 ounces) Prego® Chunky Garden Mushroom & Green Pepper Italian Sauce
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1/2
teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/2
cup half and half
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1
pound (1 package) cooked penne pasta, drained
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1/2
cup grated Parmesan cheese
How to Make It
Step 1
Place the turkey into a 4-quart slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the turkey and sprinkle with the red pepper.
Step 2
Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or until the turkey is fork-tender. Remove the turkey from the cooker to a cutting board. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the turkey meat from the bones.
Step 3
Stir the turkey meat and the half-and-half in the cooker. Spoon the turkey mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with the cheese.
Recipe Tips
- Time-Saving: You may also cook this recipe on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
- Easy Substitution: You can substitute 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) for the turkey thighs.
