Party-Time Pasta
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Makes:
6
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
Cook Time:
30 minutes
A tasty and colorful dish that the whole family will enjoy. Use whatever frozen veggies you have on hand.
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)
Directions
- 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.
Notes
Learn more about:
Kids… Get Cooking!
California Department of Health Services
California Children’s 5-A-Day Power Play Campaign
