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Turkey Pasta Primavera

SUBMITTED BY: Marilyn Schafer

"This is a fast, easy and satisfying recipe that uses a wide array of vegetables and leftover turkey. My kids will eat vegetables when they're in a sauce, so I'm always on the lookout for a new way to serve them."
PREP TIME  30 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups julienned cooked turkey
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; add broccoli, carrots and red pepper during the last 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, stir flour and milk until smooth. Add the cream cheese, onions and seasonings; bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes. Add turkey and Parmesan cheese; heat through. Drain pasta; toss with cheese sauce.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutrition Facts: One serving (prepared with fat-free milk, reduced-fat cream cheese and turkey breast and without salt) equals 333 calories, 8 g fat (0 saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 348 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by STEINROK
This recipe was great but tasted like it was missing something. I think next time I will add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by COOKINGGIRL
What a great way to use my leftover turkey! The sauce is creamy and delicious and the veggies... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by carly
this turkey pasta is very delicious! I love it since it is easy for a hosted dinner! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by Caitlin
Would love to give this a 5, but I made a few too many changes...I followed the other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by SARACOOKS
This was easy to prepare and tasted good! I omitted the green onions and added fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2007 by Joannah
This was okay. It was a little on the bland side for me. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by glay
I loved this recipe. It was easy to prepare and tasted great. I used bowtie pasta. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2007 by kirsten
This turned out REALLY well. I didn't have any green onions or peppers but added some... MORE


 
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