Recipes
Turkey Fagioli Pasta Toss
No need to simmer this dish like the traditional Italian soup: just warm and toss all the ingredients together for a quick and flavourful dinner or lunch the next day.
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1/2 pkg (200 g)
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8 stripsLilydale® Turkey Bacon, chopped
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8 oz (250 g)fusilli
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1/4 cup (60 mL)olive oil
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1/3 cup (75 mL)carrots, diced
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1/4 cup (60 mL)onion
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1 tbsp (15 mL)garlic, minced
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2 cups (500 mL)chicken broth
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1 can (540 mL)white beans, rinsed and drained
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1/4 tsp (1 mL)pepper
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2 cups (500 mL)cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup (125 mL)grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
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2 tbsp (30 mL)fresh parsley, chopped
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Pinch red pepper flakes
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Set aside.
- Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; sauté Lilydale® Turkey Bacon for 4 to 5 minutes or until crispy. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel–lined plate.
- In same pan, sauté carrots, onion, garlic and red pepper flakes for about 3 minutes or until slightly softened. Add broth, beans and pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in pasta, Lilydale®, Seasoned, Oven Roasted Carved Turkey Breast strips and cherry tomatoes; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in reserved cooked Lilydale® Turkey Bacon and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- In serving dish, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley.
Prepare this recipe with any short-cut pasta, such as shells, orecchiette or elbows.
Use a variety of beans, including kidney, chickpeas and black-eyed peas.
Recipe Overview
SERVES: 4
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes