Party Time Pasta U of I Extension Building Healthier Families 2014 Calendar
½ lb ground turkey or 1 c cooked chicken or turkey, diced
1 t paprika
2 c fresh tomatoes, crushed with juice or 14.5 oz can crushed tomato
1 can (14.5 oz)chicken broth, reduced sodium
2 c pasta, uncooked
3 c broccoli cut into small pieces
Topping:
½ c fresh parsley or 4 T dried parsley
¼ c seasoned breadcrumbs
¼ c Parmesan cheese, grated
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and paprika. Cook and stir until meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, chicken broth and pasta to cooked turkey. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until pasta is almost tender, about 10-15 minutes. Remove lid. Place broccoli on top of pasta. Replace lid. Cook until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Prepare topping. Mix parsley, breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over broccoli in skillet. Cover and let sit 3 minutes before serving.