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Pesto Turkey and Pasta

Pesto Turkey and Pasta

Five ingredients and less than 20 minutes is all you’ll need to whip up this pesto-perked pasta dish!

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( 19 Ratings)

19 Ratings

5 Stars 63%

4 Stars 32%

3 Stars 5%

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  • PREP TIME 5 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 17 Min
  • SERVINGS 0

 

3
cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (6 ounces)
2
cups cubed cooked turkey breasts
1/2
cup basil pesto
1/2
cup coarsely chopped roasted red bell peppers
Sliced ripe olives, if desired
  • 1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package in 3-quart saucepan.
  • 2 Mix hot cooked pasta, turkey, pesto and bell peppers in same saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until hot.
  • 3 Garnish with olives.

Expert Tips

Look for roasted red peppers in small jars near the pickles, olives and relishes in the supermarket. Pesto comes in a variety of flavors and is found in the refrigerated section or condiment section of the supermarket.

Make it special! Top off this tasty pasta dish with grated Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 420
    • (Calories from Fat 170 ),
  • Total Fat 18 g
    • (Saturated Fat 4 g,),
  • Cholesterol 60 mg;
  • Sodium 310 mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 36 g
    • (Dietary Fiber 3 g,
  • Protein 29 g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 2 1/2 Starch;
    • 3 Lean Meat;
    • 1 Fat;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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    Posted 7/10/2012 9:14:18 PM REPORT ABUSE jerijinks said:
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    Super easy to make up, even for a beginner. I did use chicken instead of turkey, but it still tasted great. I even used a basil pesto recipe from this site instead of buying it.
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    Posted 10/20/2011 4:43:15 PM REPORT ABUSE Suze_PA said:
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    This dish is also wonderful with country sausage and canned diced tomatoes instead of turkey and roasted peppers. I usually make garlic bread with it which compliments it very well. It is my husband's favorite and one the entire family enjoys! Tip: You can also buy pesto packets in the spices isle of your grocery store and follow the directions. It is much cheaper than purchasing canned pesto and takes up less room in the pantry.
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
    Posted 8/25/2011 8:46:59 AM REPORT ABUSE odfam said:
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    This recipe was great and easy to make. So quick to put on the table. Want to try with a different meat but I am sure it will be just as great.
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
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