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Creamy Southwest Turkey Penne

Creamy Southwest Turkey Penne

with Cheesy Tortilla Crumble
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Calories
960 kcal
Protein
46g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
  • Sesame
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Mustard
  • Tree nuts
  • Fish
  • Egg
  • Crustaceans
  • Gluten
  • Sulphites
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Peanuts
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

250 g

Ground Turkey

170 g

Penne

(Contains: Wheat)

85 g

Tortilla Chips

(May be present: Sesame, Milk)

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

56 g

Baby Spinach

2 unit(s)

Green Onion

56 mL

Cream

(Contains: Milk)

4 tbsp

Tomato Sauce Base

(May be present: Sesame, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Fish, Egg, Crustaceans, Gluten, Sulphites, Soy, Wheat)

¼ cup

Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Beef Broth Concentrate

8 g

Enchilada Spice Blend

(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Sesame, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Soy, Wheat, Peanuts)

10 g

Cream Sauce Spice Blend

(Contains: Wheat May be present: Sesame, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Sulphites, Soy, Peanuts)

Not included in your delivery

½ tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories960 kcal
Fat37 g
Saturated Fat13 g
Carbohydrate108 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Protein46 g
Cholesterol145 mg
Sodium1320 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium1250 mg
Calcium250 mg
Iron5.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Pot
Large Non-Stick Pan
Colander
Measuring Cups
8x8" Baking Dish

Cooking Steps

Start prep
1
  • Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Wash and dry all produce.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high.
  • Meanwhile, core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Thinly slice green onions keeping white and green parts separate.
  • Roughly chop spinach.
Cook penne and prep chips
2
  • To the boiling water, add penne. Cook uncovered for 10-12 min, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Meanwhile, open one side of the package of tortilla chips. Using your hands, crush tortilla chips in the package until broken into bite-sized pieces. 
  • Sprinkle half the Enchilada Spice Blend over chips, then gently shake bag to coat.
Cook turkey and peppers
3
  • In a large non-stick pan, heat 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil over high.
  • When hot, add turkey, peppers, remaining enchilada spice blend and green onion whites. Cook for 4-6 min, breaking up turkey into smaller pieces, until no pink remains.** 
  • Season with salt and pepper.
Make sauce
4
  • To the pan, sprinkle Cream Sauce Spice Blend over top. Stir to combine.
  • Add tomato sauce base, broth concentrate, cream and 1 cup (2 cups) water. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly.  
  • While sauce cooks, reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water. Strain penne, then return to the pot, off heat.
Assemble and bake pasta
5
  • To pot with penne, add sauce mixture and spinach. Stir to combine. Transfer pasta to an 8x8-inch (9x13-inch) baking dish.
  • Top with crushed tortillas and cheese.
  • Bake in the bottom of the oven for 5-8 min, until cheese is melted and chips are golden.
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide pasta between plates.
  • Sprinkle remaining green onions over top.
Modularity Step (under step 3)
7

If you've opted to get turkey, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to the pan, then add turkey. Cook turkey in the same way the recipe instructs you to cook the beef.** Disregard instructions to drain excess fat.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavor: Tasty dish, though some found it a bit dry after baking. Consider adding more spice for extra kick.
  • Ease of prep: Recipe instructions could be clearer about when to use the reserved pasta water.
  • Suggestions: To combat dryness, try adding the reserved pasta water before baking or increase the sauce.
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