Dinner for 4
Creamy Turkey Pasta with Almonds
$12.53for 450 minServes 4
Creamy turkey pasta combines tender noodles, toasted almonds, crisp panko, and a rich cheese sauce in one warm meal.
Photo: themodernproper.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.74Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 7 oz | $3.85Typical price |
 | Turkey breast$3.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.53 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- Swap Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$3.13 per serving$12.53 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 lb bucatini or gluten-free noodles
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup panko or gluten-free panko
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups freshly grated grana padano or parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cubed leftover turkey
- 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley (optional)
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the bucatini for 10 minutes, and drain it.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add the almonds and panko, and toast for 7 minutes.
- Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, add the garlic, garlic powder, nutmeg, and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and cheese, then simmer the sauce for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Add the turkey and heat it in the sauce for 10 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce, sprinkle on the toasted almonds and panko, and add the parsley if using.
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