Pasta Italiano

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Pasta Italiano
Sun, 07-27-2008 - 9:33am
Pasta Italiano

Serves: 6

If you've never tried whole wheat pasta, this is the dish that will make you switch to it! Reprinted with permission by Public Health - Seattle & King County.

INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb. lean ground turkey
1 bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 can (14.5 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14.5 oz.) vegetable stock
2 cups uncooked whole wheat pasta
2 cups broccoli florettes
1 cup cauliflower florettes

DIRECTIONS
1. Crumble ground turkey into skillet. Brown over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pepper strips and paprika, cook for 2 more minutes.

2. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, and pasta to the skillet. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, over, and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Remove lid (be careful, the skillet and steam are hot!) and arrange broccoli and cauliflower over the pasta. Replace lid and cook for 10 more minutes.

NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 178
Fat: 4.4 g
Carbohydrates: 24.8 g
Protein: 12.8 g
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