Quick and Easy

This recipe only takes about 20 minutes to make. A jar of alfredo sauce forms the base of the sauce, but it is doctored up with fresh garlic, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese so that it tastes homemade.

Which Shape of Pasta To Use

Orecchiette is a really fun pasta shape and it’s size makes it easy to eat so I love it for this Turkey Broccoli Alfredo. But this recipe can be made with any pasta shape. Farfalle, wagon wheels, penne, and linguine all work well.

Alfredo in a blue and white serving bowl.

Variations

If you don’t have turkey, use rotissierie chicken instead.

Try substituting asparagus for the broccoli. You can even stick with the Thanksgiving theme and use roasted brussel sprouts.

Is This Dish Spicy?

A half teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes adds a little heat to this dish. Leave it out if you don’t want it at all spicy or double the amount for extra spiciness.

Turkey Broccoli Alfredo Storage

Leftovers will keep for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave. If the pasta has soaked up most of the sauce, add a splash of half-and-half and heavy cream to it.