Pasta with Beans and Turkey

Pasta with Beans and Turkey

November 18, 2016
1 Review (4.00 out of 5)
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Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound
    Whole wheat pasta
  • 1 Tablespoon
    Olive oil
  • 1/2
    Onion
  • 4
    Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Pound
    Ground turkey
  • 1
    Small head escarole, rinsed, drained, and chopped
  • 14 Ounces
    Can,cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 Cup
    Chicken broth
  • 1 Tablespoon
    Fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1/2 Teaspoon
    Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon
    Pepper
  • 1/2 Cup
    Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.

  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, add garlic and turkey and cook until it browns, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. Add the escarole and cook until wilted, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans, 1 cup of chicken stock, rosemary, and salt and pepper. Simmer until the mixture is slightly thickened.

  4. Add the turkey-bean mixture to pasta and toss well, thinning sauce with the additional 1/2 cup chicken stock if necessary.

  5. Top with parmesan cheese. Serve.

Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe

Serving size1/4 of recipe

Amount per serving

Calories755
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.5g21%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 87mg29%
Sodium 880mg38%
Total Carbohydrate 101g37%
Dietary Fiber 17g61%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 48g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 197mg15%
Iron 6.5mg36%
Potassium 605mg13%

*DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

1 review for Pasta with Beans and Turkey

  1. Glenice Harvey

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    This dish has a lovely mellow taste We loved it and so easy to make

  2. Donna Graham
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    I love this recipe-Delicious!

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