Noodles & Pasta

Turkey, Pesto & Broccoli Pasta

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Drescription

This easy pasta recipe is a weeknight dinner lifesaver. While shelf-stable pesto will work here, we prefer the fresh flavor and more vibrant color of refrigerated pesto. Look for it in the refrigerated section of your supermarket, near the fresh pasta and marinara sauce.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces whole-wheat fusilli pasta
  • 3 cups small broccoli florets (6 1/2 oz.)
  • 2 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken (8 oz.)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • ¾ cup prepared pesto
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (optional)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook for 3 minutes less than package directions. Add broccoli and continue cooking until the pasta is tender and the broccoli is tender-crisp, about 3 minutes more. Drain and return the pasta and broccoli to the pot.
  2. Stir in turkey (or chicken), tomatoes, pesto, lemon juice, and salt. Divide among 4 plates and top each serving with Parmesan and pepper, if using.
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