Best Ground Turkey And Goat Cheese Pasta Bake Recipes

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BAKED GOAT CHEESE PASTA



Baked Goat Cheese Pasta image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pints cherry tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 shallot, sliced thin
2 tablespoons oregano leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces goat cheese
8 ounces campanelle (or other shaped) pasta
2 tablespoons pesto
6 to 8 basil leaves, torn, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the tomatoes, garlic, shallot, oregano and red pepper flakes to a 9 x 13 baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss to combine. Nestle the goat cheese in the dish among the other ingredients and drizzle with the last tablespoon of olive oil. Bake until the tomatoes have blistered and the goat cheese has melted slightly, 22 to 25 minutes.
  • While the tomatoes and goat cheese bake, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
  • Remove the tomatoes and goat cheese from the oven. Add the pesto and begin tossing everything together, breaking up the goat cheese as you go and adding a little pasta water, until you have a creamy consistency. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Serve hot garnished with the fresh basil.

FOUR-CHEESE TURKEY PASTA BAKE



Four-Cheese Turkey Pasta Bake image

Leftover turkey combines with penne and cheeses to make a classic comfort food. The pasta bake works with chicken, shrimp or beef, too.-Mary Cokenour, Monticello, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ounces uncooked penne
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup 2% milk
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
TOPPING:
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook penne according to package directions. Drain; set aside., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the soup, cream cheese, cream and milk; cook and stir just until cream cheese is melted. Stir in the mushrooms, cheeses and spices; cook just until cheeses are melted. Add turkey and penne; heat through., Transfer to a greased 2-1/2 qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 752 calories, Fat 48g fat (28g saturated fat), Cholesterol 185mg cholesterol, Sodium 1026mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

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