Creamy Blush Sauce With Turkey & Penne

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"This flavorful dish proves that a slow cooker is a busy mom's best friend. It's a family favorite that's so good you'll be proud to serve it to a company too!"

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 turkey thighs, skin removed (about 3 pounds)
• 1 (24 ounce) jar prego chunky garden mushroom & green pepper Italian sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
• 1 (1 lb) package penne pasta, cooked and drained
• grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Place the turkey into a 4-quart slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the turkey and sprinkle with the red pepper.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or until the turkey is fork-tender. Remove the turkey from the cooker to a cutting board. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the turkey meat from the bones.
3. Stir the turkey meat and the half-and-half in the cooker. Spoon the turkey mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with the cheese.

4. RECIPE TIPS:

5. Time-Saving: You may also cook this recipe on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
6. Easy Substitution: You can substitute 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) for the turkey thighs.