Asparagus-Turkey Pasta Toss

Name: Asparagus-Turkey Pasta Toss
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 cup diced cooked turkey; 10 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Since turkey is economical, we enjoy it in many ways year-round. This springtime favorite started out as a seafood recipe, but I adapted it.

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup diced cooked turkey
10 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, bouillon, pepper and salt until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheeses and stir until smooth.
Stir in the turkey, asparagus and mushrooms. Cook until heated through. Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour sauce mixture over pasta; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 555 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 935mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus-Turkey Pasta Toss in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook

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1wonders

May 15, 2013

Was a nice change of pace but definitely not a go-to recipe. Like to make a recipe the first time as the recipe states but did change a few things. Omitted additional salt as bouillon & Parmesan have plenty. Since the pasta only cooks 3 minutes decided to add the asparagus after it came to a boil. Was concerned that it would not cook in the sauce which turned out perfect for our taste. Did add 1/4 cup extra milk as the sauce really thickened after adding the cheeses. Says it yields 2 servings but we have enough leftover for one.