Ingredients
1/2 pound turkey
85% lean ground
1 teaspoon paprika
1 can tomatoes
crushed (14 1/2 ounces
low-sodium)
2 cups chicken broth
low-sodium
2 cups pasta
bow-tie
uncooked
3 cups frozen vegetables such as carrots
broccoli
and cauliflower
thawed
1/2 cup parsley (chopped fresh
or dried)
1/4 cup bread crumbs
seasoned
dry
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add ground turkey and paprika. Cook and stir until meat is brown and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth and pasta. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until pasta is almost tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove lid. Place vegetables on top of pasta. Replace lid. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Prepare the Tasty Topping. Mix parsley, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over vegetables in skillet. Cover and let sit for 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 312 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 30 mg |
| Sodium | 346 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Total Sugars | 6 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 124 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 519 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Party-Time Pasta. Recipe source: Kids… Get Cooking! California Department of Health Services California Children’s 5-A-Day Power Play Campaign. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.