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Asparagus-Turkey Pasta Toss

By: Lori Lytton 
"Since turkey is economical, we enjoy it in many ways year-round. This springtime favorite started out as a seafood recipe, but I adapted it."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup diced, cooked turkey
  • 10 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, bouillon, pepper and salt until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheeses and stir until smooth. Stir in the turkey, asparagus and mushrooms. Cook until heated through. Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour sauce mixture over pasta; toss gently to coat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2007 by kimbrwrite   view full review
I added a packet of Lipton Soup Recipe's Ranch dressing mix to the sauce -- added some flavor....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by Dawn M.   view full review
Delicious! Mushrooms and asparagus don't get cooked much so make sure they are thin. I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by TAWNEY112 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Yummy comfort food. We added some 'hot rocks' (rock salt and hot spices)that gave it a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2009 by MyAngieCookin   view full review
Very very good! Of course I made some changes....sorry. I had to use what was on hand. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2011 by Judy M.   view full review
When I told my husband that I was going to serve this for dinner, he wanted to go out for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2011 by slogan   view full review
this recipe got rave reviews from these 4 hungry diners, We tripled the 2 serving recipe for 6...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2011 by Caitlyn   view full review
Delicious! We didn't have the swiss cheese so we left that out and we added some chicken broth...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2010 by mw7327   view full review
Delish. We like to double the sauce and thin it with a little water. Otherwise followed the...

 

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