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Cheesy Turkey with Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: SUSANBAILEY PHOTO BY: Joy

"This is a tasty cheesy pasta dish that's a great way to use leftover turkey. Chicken can also be used instead of turkey."
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup turkey stock
  • 1/2 cup pasta sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/3 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound cooked turkey breast, cubed

DIRECTIONS

  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.
  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.
  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2003 by MINIJOSH
This is an excellent recipe which'll be loved by kids as well as adults. I made this with,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2003 by BABYOF02
I was not a big fan! My husband trying to be nice said "well hunny it taste like a Hamburger... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2002 by HAPPYSTAMPER29
Excellent way to use leftovers. I didn't have pressed garlic, so I added garlic powder to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2006 by Joy
Tasty, but not as cheesy as I expected. Next time I would double on the cheese! The onion... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2003 by AHINKLE
This was good and easy. I think next time I make it I wouldn't use a whole package of onion... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by ELLOWYN
I used leftover turkey, chicken stock, and spaghetti sauce, mozzerella and parmasean cheeses. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by KMBNC
We had left over smoked turkey and I was trying to figure out a way to use it. This was the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2006 by CALLGOOD
My 17 year old step son loves this recipe. I have modified it though. I use a can of low... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2005 by Deci 31
This recipe is yummy! You might want to add a few more spices and garlic as it is a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2005 by MrsRoss
This was a pretty good way to use some leftover turkey. I would use less onion soup mix next time. MORE