This is a Taste of Home recipe. It calls for leftover turkey or chicken, so it should be a quick dinner. I'm going to use chicken, but it might be good to keep in mind for leftover turkey since Thanksgiving is coming up.
Ranch Turkey Pasta Dinner
2 1/2 c. uncooked penne pasta
6-8 Tbsp. butter, cubed
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 c. frozen peas and carrots, thawed (would be good with broccoli, calliflower, and carrot medley)
3 c. cubed, cooked turkey (or chicken)
1. Cook pasta according to directions, adding the peas and carrots near end of cooking time. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in salad dressing; mix until smooth. Drain pasta and veggies; add to skillet. Stir in meat; cook 3-4 min or until heated through.
4 servings
okay, I'll just say, this was NOT a favorite recipe of mine. It was very salty and oily. I think I would prefer to make it (if I make it again) with just regular old ranch dressing from a bottle. Or, mix the seasoning package with some softened cream cheese (melted onto the pasta) or milk to make a "sauce". Let me know if you try one of these variations. I'd love to hear about it!
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