Cheesy Turkey with Pasta

This is a tasty cheesy pasta dish that's a great way to use leftover turkey. Chicken can also be used instead of turkey.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 579 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 cup water
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• ½ (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
• ⅓ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup turkey stock
• ⅓ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ cup pasta sauce
• 1 pound cooked turkey breast, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

In a large saucepan or deep skillet, melt the butter over low to medium heat; blend in flour. Slowly add turkey stock, pasta sauce, and water. Mix well. Stir in onion soup mix and garlic; season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the Monterey Jack, Cheddar cheese and turkey. Stir until the cheese is melted and the meat is heated through. Spoon sauce over pasta and serve.