Creamy Turkey Broccoli Skillet (Print-Friendly Version)
Savory turkey sausage, tender broccoli, and pasta blended in a creamy cheddar sauce for easy comfort.
# Ingredients List:
→ Main Components
01 -
225 grams penne pasta
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2 cups fresh broccoli florets
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395 grams turkey sausage, sliced
→ Sauce
04 -
360 milliliters whole milk
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170 grams shredded mild cheddar cheese
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Aromatics
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1 small yellow onion, diced
08 -
1 teaspoon minced garlic
→ Seasoning
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 -
Prepare penne pasta in boiling salted water according to package guidance; add broccoli florets during the final two minutes of cooking. Drain and reserve.
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In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Add sliced turkey sausage and sauté until evenly browned, approximately five minutes.
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Incorporate diced onion and minced garlic into the skillet. Cook, stirring, until onion turns translucent and soft, about three minutes.
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Whisk cornstarch with whole milk until smooth, then pour mixture into the skillet. Simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens—about three to five minutes.
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Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded mild cheddar cheese until fully melted and the sauce is uniform.
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Add drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss gently to coat with sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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For optimal texture, undercook pasta by one minute before finishing in the sauce.