Nan's Turkey Helper

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
93% Lean ground turkey - 1 pound.5 cup chopped onion4 cloves garlic, crushed1 t beef bouillon.25 t basil.25 t oregano1 can tomato sauce (16 oz)1 can diced tomatoes with basil & garlic (16 0z)1 bay leaf1 t worcestershire.5 t pepper1.5 cups frozen corn2 cups of your favorite multi-grain dry pasta (We like to use Fusilli)1t Nature's seasoning.5 t garlic powder1/8 t Paprika1/4 t crushed red pepperWhole wheat pasta - enough to prepare 3 cups cooked.
Directions
Boil water & cook pasta per instructions on box (depends on pasta you use) For the penne regate - it is usually 10 minutes once the pasta is placed inthe boiling water.
Spray bottom of large pot with non-stick spray
Add chopped onion, crushed garlic, ground turkey, & beef bouillon to pot and cook on med-high until turkey is browned.
Add pepper, basil, oregano, bay leaf, worcestershire, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, & Nature's Seasoning. Stir Well.
Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, & corn and cook for about 7 minutes.
Add cooked pasta of choice - drained of all water (we use fusilli or elbow macaroni) stir, heat together for about 3 minutes Then turn off heat and remove bay leaf. Serving size is 1 cup. Serves 6 - 8
Top with fat free shredded mozzarella or parmesan.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NEP2NFLY.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 190.6
  • Total Fat: 4.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 629.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 15.3 g

Member Reviews
  • STRIET
    The second time I made this I halved the pasta and corn because I prefer the turkey take center stage. The leftovers are great and make a quick, healthy lunch which I'm enjoying right now. Thanks for sharing! - 1/5/11
  • NAN4LIFE
    This dish is easy, yummy, and very filling. My picky husband asks for it weekly. - 1/26/10