Party-Time Pasta

Ingredients

1/2 pound turkey, 85% lean ground
1 teaspoon paprika
1 can tomatoes, crushed (14 1/2 ounces, low-sodium)
2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
2 cups pasta, bow-tie, uncooked
3 cups frozen vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower, thawed
1/2 cup parsley (chopped fresh, or dried)
1/4 cup bread crumbs, seasoned, dry
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add ground turkey and paprika. Cook and stir until meat is brown and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth and pasta. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until pasta is almost tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove lid. Place vegetables on top of pasta. Replace lid. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Prepare the Tasty Topping. Mix parsley, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over vegetables in skillet. Cover and let sit for 3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories	312
Protein	18 g
Total Fat	7 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Cholesterol	30 mg
Sodium	346 mg
Carbohydrates	45 g
Dietary Fiber	7 g

U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Kids… Get Cooking! California Department of Health Services California Children’s 5-A-Day Power Play Campaign