Turkey Pasta Primavera Recipes

TURKEY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat dressing over medium-high heat. Add vegetable mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
• Stir in turkey, tomatoes and salt. Cook about 3 minutes or just until turkey is hot. Spoon turkey mixture over fettuccine. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

TURKEY PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Stir the cornstarch and 1/4 cup stock in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth.
• Heat the remaining stock, garlic powder, broccoli, carrots, pepper and onion in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Stir in the cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens. Stir in the turkey and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Toss with the spaghetti and cheese.
• Tip: To save time, you can use 2 cans (4.5 ounces each) Swanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained, for the turkey in this recipe.

TURKEY FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in bell pepper, zucchini and frozen peas; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; set aside.
• In same 12-inch skillet, add hot water, milk, half-and-half and sauce mix (from Chicken Helper™ box); stir to combine. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Chicken Helper™ box) and turkey. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is thick. Stir in vegetables. Heat 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are hot. Remove from heat.
• Top with basil.

PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Trim broccoli and break into florets. Trim off ends of the zucchini. Cut into quarters, then cut into 1-inch or slightly longer lengths (about 1 1/2 cups). Cut each asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Trim beans and cut into 1-inch pieces.
• Cook each of the green vegetables separately in boiling salted water to cover until crisp but tender. Drain well, then run under cold water to chill, and drain again thoroughly. Combine the cooked vegetables in a bowl.
• Cook the peas and pods; about 1 minute if fresh; 30 seconds if frozen. Drain, chill with cold water and drain again. Combine with the vegetables.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the peanut oil and add the mushrooms. Season to taste. Cook about 2 minutes, shaking the skillet and stirring. Add the mushrooms, chili and parsley to the vegetables.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan and add half the garlic, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook about 4 minutes. Add the basil.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and add the remaining garlic and the vegetable mixture. Cook, stirring gently, until heated through.
• Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until almost (but not quite) tender, retaining a slight resilience in the center. Drain well.
• In a pot large enough to hold the spaghetti and vegetables, add the butter and melt over medium-low heat. Then add the chicken broth and half a cup each of cream and cheese, stirring constantly. Cook gently until smooth. Add the spaghetti and toss quickly to blend. Add half the vegetables and pour in the liquid from the tomatoes, tossing over very low heat.
• Add the remaining vegetables. If the sauce seems dry, add 3 to 4 tablespoons more cream. Add the pine nuts and give the mixture a final tossing.
• Serve equal portions of the spaghetti mixture in hot soup or spaghetti bowls. Spoon equal amounts of the tomatoes over each serving. Serve immediately.

PRIMAVERA TURKEY PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook turkey in large nonstick skillet on medium heat until done, stirring occasionally; drain. Return turkey to skillet. Add chicken broth, dressing, Neufchatel and Italian seasoning; stir. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Drain pasta. Add to turkey mixture along with the spinach, tomatoes and 1 cup cheese; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place farfalle in pot and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente; drain.
• Place sausage in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until evenly brown; set aside. Heat 1/4 cup oil in skillet. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until tender. Mix in zucchini, squash, tomatoes, bell pepper and basil. Dissolve bouillon in the mixture. Season with red pepper. Stir in remaining oil. Continue cooking 10 minutes.
• Mix pasta, sausage and cheese into skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until heated through.

VEGGIE PRIMAVERA WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Combine turkey, onion, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well. Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs and place in the prepared baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine pasta sauce, zucchini, and mushrooms in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Add up to 1/2 cup water to thin sauce if needed.
• Serve meatballs with sauce.

NEXT DAY TURKEY PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute asparagus and carrot in butter for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, yellow squash and zucchini; saute until crisp-tender., Stir in the turkey, tomato, dressing mix and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes., Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and toss again.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place farfalle in pot and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente; drain.
• Place sausage in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until evenly brown; set aside.
• Heat 3 T oil in skillet. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until tender.
• Mix in zucchini, squash, tomatoes, bell pepper and basil. Dissolve bouillon in the mixture. Season with red pepper. Stir in remaining oil. Continue cooking 10 minutes.
• Mix pasta, sausage and cheese into skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until heated through.