NEXT DAY TURKEY PRIMAVERA

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I make this recipe often around the holidays. It's a wonderful way to use leftover turkey without feeling like it's a "repeat" meal. I love pasta, and the creamy sauce in this primavera is so easy to make. -Robyn Hardisty, Lakewood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked penne pasta
8 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2/3 cup julienned carrot
3 tablespoons butter
4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup chopped yellow summer squash
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1-1/2 cups shredded cooked turkey
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 35g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

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