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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Turkey Alfredo Ziti

    Updated: Mar 20, 2024 · by Tonia Larson

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    One pot pasta is so easy to make for a family dinner. This skillet recipe for Turkey Alfredo Ziti is a perfect way to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving! Sponsored by Ragu® a client of Socialstars.

    One pot pasta turkey alfredo ziti

    Can you believe that Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away? I love that Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks. Much of the year is spent rushing from here to there. We need a holiday to remind us to slow down and be thankful. Thanksgiving is also a time to reconnect with family and friends. For my family, it is a relaxing day even though we have a large number of people and all of the little cousins are full of energy.

    But we all know the real star of the show on Thanksgiving is the food…oh the FOOD…from the moist turkey and the fluffy mashed potatoes to the gorgeous pies and desserts! Plus, there are always leftovers which are fabulous. With that in mind, I made this delicious One Pot Pasta Turkey Alfredo Ziti recipe for leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

    Turkey Alfredo Ziti ingredients

    My family’s favorite pasta sauce is Alfredo. They love Chicken Alfredo pizza, fettuccini Alfredo and three-cheese tortellini with Alfredo sauce. So, I knew that I wanted to use Ragu® Cheese Creations Classic Alfredo for my mash-up recipe.

    Parmesan turkey in pan

    To make this Turkey Alfredo Ziti, sprinkle turkey breast cubes with Italian bread crumbs and stir to coat. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the turkey and brown for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally.

    Ragu Alfredo Sauce added to turkey

    Add the ricotta cheese, garlic salt and Ragu® Cheese Creations Classic Alfredo Sauce.

    cooked ziti added to pan

    Top with water and ziti. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.

    One pot pasta recipe Alfredo ziti

    Cover the skillet, reduce the heat and simmer for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is done. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, cover the pan and allow the cheese to melt for a couple of minutes. Or if your skillet is oven-safe, place the pasta under the broiler for a couple of minutes to brown the cheese.

    One pot turkey alfredo ziti scoop.

    Turkey Alfredo Ziti

    This skillet recipe for Turkey Alfredo Ziti is a perfect way to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 22 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 27 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups turkey breast cubed
    • 3 tablespoon Italian bread crumbs
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 cup ricotta
    • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
    • 16 ounces Alfredo sauce
    • 2 cups water
    • 2 ½ cups ziti
    • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Sprinkle turkey breast cubes with Italian bread crumbs and stir to coat.
    • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the turkey and brown for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally.
    • Add the ricotta cheese, garlic salt, Alfredo sauce, water, and ziti. Stir to combine.
    • Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat and simmer for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is done.
    • Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, cover the pan and allow the cheese to melt for a couple of minutes. Or if your skillet is oven-safe, place the pasta under the broiler for a couple of minutes to brown the cheese.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 699kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1298mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Italian
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 14+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    1. Katie Richmond says

      May 18, 2021 at 5:14 pm

      I made this tonight. I had ground turkey and used that. Even with ground turkey it turned out good. It was a quick meal to make on a weeknight. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        May 28, 2021 at 10:19 am

        Great idea using ground turkey! I’ll have to give that a try!

        Reply
    2. Justyna says

      December 23, 2015 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      Love this idea! Creamy, creamy, creamy 🙂

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    3. stampinacraze says

      November 30, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight, however we’re gluten free so I made a few changes, like didn’t coat the turkey in breadcrumbs and used gluten free pasta. My family really liked it!! definitely a keeper in our house, lots of great flavor.

      Reply
    4. Kathy says

      November 17, 2014 at 7:38 am

      Looks really good. Printing and using after Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        November 17, 2014 at 10:03 am

        Wonderful! I hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    5. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

      November 16, 2014 at 5:43 am

      I love one pot meals! This looks so creamy and delicious and what a great way to use up those leftovers too! Can’t wait to add this to our dinner menu! Pinning 🙂

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        November 17, 2014 at 10:06 am

        Me too! Thanks so much Kelly!

        Reply
    6. Jen @ Baked by an Introvert.com says

      November 15, 2014 at 8:53 am

      This pasta is terrific for left over turkey. I love how cheesy it is. I’ll take a huge bowl please!

      Reply
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