Quick & Easy Pesto Turkey Pasta - 20 Minute Recipe

Peppy Pesto Toss

Prep and Cook Time 20 minutes

YIELD Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces uncooked ziti or mostaccioli 1 package (16 ounces) frozen bell pepper and onion strips, thawed 1/2 pound deli turkey breast or smoked turkey breast, cut 1/2 inch thick 1 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup prepared pesto 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese

PREPARATION:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Add pepper and onion mixture to pasta water during last 2 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, cut turkey into 1/2-inch cubes.
3. Drain pasta and vegetables in colander.
4. Combine half-and-half, pesto sauce and turkey in saucepan used to prepare pasta. Cook 2 minutes or until heated through.
5. Return pasta and vegetables to saucepan and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Serve immediately.

This recipe appears in: Pasta NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 1040 mg Protein 28 g Fiber 2 g Carbohydrate 60 g Cholesterol 75 mg Total Fat 26 g Calories 581 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 2 Vegetable 3 Starch 3 Fat 4