baked penne with sweet and tangy turkey

How To Make baked penne with sweet and tangy turkey

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Step 2
  Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Step 3
  Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
• Step 4
  Heat avocado oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leftover turkey meat chunks, chopped carrots, sliced banana peppers, and sliced portabella mushrooms; saute for 6 minutes or until they are tender.
• Step 5
  Stir in Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons sweet and tangy seasoning, dry onion soup mix, and onion powder. Reduce to low heat.
• Step 6
  In a medium bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, half and half, Italian salad dressing mix, cream cheese, and remaining sweet and tangy seasoning; whisk well for 3 minutes until blended and smooth.
• Step 7
  Add cooked penne pasta and cream mixture onto the turkey mixture in the saucepan; stir together until combined. Cover and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
• Step 8
  Remove from heat. Spoon into a greased baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese.
• Step 9
  Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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