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Spring Pasta Primavera with Turkey

Add a protein-packed punch to your pasta with this delicious recipe.

35 mins
4 Serving(s)
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Spring Pasta Primavera with Turkey

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. spaghetti
  • 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
  • 1/2 cup Schnucks frozen peas
  • 1 tbsp. Schnucks olive oil
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless turkey breast fillets, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
  • ½ tsp. salt, divided
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 leek, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup less-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta and cook as label directs, adding asparagus and peas during last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve ½ cup cooking water, then drain pasta and vegetables; return to saucepot and cover to keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, in nonstick 12" skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle turkey with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add turkey and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. With tongs, transfer turkey to bowl; cover to keep warm.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. To same skillet, add leek; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add carrots; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth and reserved cooking water; heat to simmering and simmer 2 minutes. Add turkey and simmer 2 minutes longer or until internal temperature of turkey reaches 165°F; remove from heat. Stir in half the basil, lemon juice and remaining ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  4. Pour vegetable mixture over pasta mixture and toss until well combined. Serve immediately sprinkled with cheese and remaining basil.

Cook's Wisdom

Using some of the pasta cooking water helps flavor the sauce without additional fat or salt.


Nutrition Facts

478 Calories Per ServingFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 514mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 10gSugars: 7gProtein: 38g

Actual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe