CHEESY TURKEY WITH PASTA

Cheesy Turkey with Pasta image

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

Provided by SUSANBAILEY

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.3 calories, Carbohydrate 63.1 g, Cholesterol 90.4 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 537.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g