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Olivia Farnsworth

Ground Turkey Cottage Pie Easy Comforting Weeknight Dinner

This ground turkey cottage pie is an easy dinner perfect for a weeknight meal or family dinner. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it's a comforting and protein-rich ground turkey dinner that brings together creamy textures and hearty flavors for a satisfying cottage pie recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 384
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz whole wheat pasta can substitute with gluten-free pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz cream cheese light cream cheese recommended
  • 1 cup almond milk regular milk can be used
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup grilled chicken sliced, optional
  • 1 handful fresh greens spinach or parsley, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Fill a large pot with water, season it with salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Drop in the whole wheat pasta and cook until just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and put aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Toss in the minced garlic and cook until it releases its aroma and turns lightly golden, roughly 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Blend in the cream cheese and almond milk, stirring continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese into the skillet, add salt and pepper to your liking, and stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is well combined.
  5. Gently fold the drained pasta into the sauce, making sure every piece is thoroughly coated.
  6. If you like, add the sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle fresh greens on top for enhanced flavor and nutrition.
  7. Scoop the pasta into bowls and serve hot right away.

Notes

  • For a flavor boost, try adding fresh herbs like basil or oregano before serving.