TURKEY PASTA PRIMAVERA

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This is a fast, easy and satisfying recipe that uses a wide array of vegetables and leftover turkey. My kids will eat vegetables when they're in a sauce, so I'm always on the lookout for a new way to serve them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup julienned carrots
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups fat-free milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
2 cups julienned cooked turkey
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; add broccoli, carrots and red pepper during the last 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, stir flour and milk until smooth. Add the cream cheese, onions and seasonings; bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes. Add turkey and Parmesan cheese; heat through. Drain pasta; toss with cheese sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges