Creamy One Pot Turkey Club Pasta (Just Like Your Favorite Sandwich)

This week has been all about reaching back into the cooking archives and pulling out old favorites and seeing if they still hold up.

Spoiler: some didn’t quite make it back into the rotation.

But this one? It had us all asking the same question… why did we ever stop making this?

It’s creamy, just rich enough, and comes together quickly on a busy night. And the flavors? Everything you love about a classic club sandwich, tucked into a cozy bowl of pasta.

One Pot Turkey Club Pasta

All the flavors of a classic club sandwich, tucked into a creamy, cozy pasta. Think crispy bacon, tender turkey, melty cheese, and a buttery breadcrumb topping that steals the show.

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Course Main Course

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup panko crispy bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp parsley
• 3 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• 8 oz uncooked rigatoni pasta about 3 cups
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 oz cooked turkey breast cut into bite-size cubes
• 8 oz fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 cup chopped cooked bacon
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes

Let’s Cook!

 

• In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add bread crumbs and cook 2–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until toasted and light brown.
• Stir in the garlic, Italian Seasoning & parsley
• Remove from heat
• Add chicken broth and pasta to the same pot.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer 12–14 minutes, stirring occasionally
• Cook until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed
• Stir in cheese and turkey until melted
• Season with salt & pepper to taste (I also added a pinch of red pepper flakes and garlic powder for a little more kick)
• Add spinach gradually, stirring until wilted
• Remove from heat
• Stir in mayonnaise, bacon, and tomatoes
• Top with toasted breadcrumbs before serving.

Notes

• Be as generous as you want with the spices and don’t be afraid to experiment (in this version I used a little ranch seasoning which gave it a little extra tang)

Keyword cheese, Easy, one pan, pasta, tomatoes, turkey

That’s all there is to it! I love rediscovering recipes that used to be part of our regular rotation, especially when they remind me why we loved them in the first place.

This one is definitely making a comeback (especially on those busy nights when a big bowl of cheesy comfort just sounds right).

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