Creamy Turkey Linguine with Tomato Cream Sauce
Indulge in the savory goodness of this delightful Creamy Turkey Linguine with Tomato Cream Sauce, perfect for any weeknight meal. The addition of cream cheese adds a charming touch to the dish, making it a favorite among family members. Refrigerate leftovers and simply reheat for an enjoyable meal anytime.
Equipment
Ingredients
Preparation Time: 30 minutes / Serves: 6
- ½ cup fresh chopped parsley
- ¾ cup cubed cream cheese
- 1 ¾ cups uncooked linguine
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cans diced tomatoes with basil garlic, and oregano, undrained
- 1 carton unsalted chicken stock
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium chopped onion
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ pound chopped and thick bacon slices
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, placing slices on paper towels.
- Discard drippings.
- In the same pan, crumble and cook the turkey with garlic and chopped onion over medium-low heat until the turkey changes color from pink, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix in chicken stock, salt, and tomatoes.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add half of the bacon and linguine, then bring to a boil again.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until the linguine is tender.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Add parsley and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with the remaining bacon.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Enjoy this Creamy Turkey Linguine with Tomato Cream Sauce for a comforting and flavorful weeknight dinner that your family will love.
