Creamy Blush Sauce with Turkey and Penne

Health score
9%
Creamy Blush Sauce with Turkey and Penne
440 min.
8
292kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of our Creamy Blush Sauce with Turkey and Penne, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe combines tender turkey thighs with a luscious blush sauce that is both creamy and savory. The addition of Prego® Chunky Garden Mushroom & Green Pepper Italian Sauce brings a delightful depth of flavor, while the crushed red pepper adds just the right amount of warmth to tantalize your taste buds.

What makes this dish truly special is its effortless preparation in a slow cooker, allowing you to set it and forget it while the flavors meld beautifully over several hours. The result is a hearty meal that serves eight, making it ideal for entertaining or meal prepping for the week ahead. Each serving is not only satisfying but also balanced, with a caloric breakdown that includes a healthy dose of protein, fats, and carbohydrates.

As you plate the penne pasta, the creamy sauce envelops each piece, creating a visually appealing and mouthwatering dish. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this meal is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. Dive into this culinary delight and experience the perfect harmony of flavors that will make your taste buds dance!

Ingredients

  • servings penne rigate hot cooked
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 0.5 cup half and half 
  • servings parmesan cheese grated
  • 25.8 ounce hot sauce green italian prego®
  •  turkey thighs skinless

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories292kcal
Protein20.47%
Fat35.1%
Carbs44.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.06
Glycemic Load
11.98
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.82608703945%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:291.59kcal
14.58%
Fat:11.33g
17.43%
Saturated Fat:5.93g
37.04%
Carbohydrates:32.26g
10.75%
Net Carbohydrates:30.41g
11.06%
Sugar:2.28g
2.53%
Cholesterol:31.7mg
10.57%
Sodium:2951.05mg
128.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.86g
29.72%
Vitamin C:68.39mg
82.9%
Selenium:33.65µg
48.07%
Calcium:295.09mg
29.51%
Phosphorus:265.14mg
26.51%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.31%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.37%
Zinc:1.92mg
12.78%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.02%
Vitamin A:497.93IU
9.96%
Iron:1.7mg
9.43%
Magnesium:32.15mg
8.04%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.56%
Fiber:1.85g
7.39%
Potassium:247.61mg
7.07%
Copper:0.13mg
6.28%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.22%
Folate:13.72µg
3.43%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.42%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.19%
Vitamin K:3.03µg
2.88%
Vitamin E:0.4mg
2.66%
Source:Allrecipes