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I make this recipe often around the holidays. It’s a wonderful way to use leftover turkey without feeling like it’s a “repeat” meal. I love pasta, and the creamy sauce in this primavera is so easy to make.
Robyn Hardisty Lakewood, California
Next Day Turkey Primavera Recipe
Next Day Turkey Primavera
1 cup uncooked penne pasta
8 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
2/3 cup julienned carrot
3 Tbsp. butter
4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
½ cup chopped yellow summer squash
½ cup chopped zucchini
1 ½ cups shredded cooked turkey
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute asparagus and carrot in butter for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, yellow squash and zucchini; saute until crisp-tender.
Stir in the turkey, tomato, dressing mix and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Drain pasta; add to vegetable and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and toss again. 4 servings
(Recipe for Next Day Turkey Primavera was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)
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