A hearty amount of fettuccine, mixed with lean turkey, garlic, white wine and pesto, sprinkled with shavings of parmesan cheese, served in a white plate on a wooden pizza board, on a linen tablecloth.

Turkey Tomato Pesto Fettuccine

Name: Turkey Tomato Pesto Fettuccine
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1(16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey; ½ tablespoon olive oil; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup dry white wine; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; ½ cup sun dried tomato pesto; 1 teaspoon crushed red chilies; 1 (8-ounce) package fettuccine; Parmesan cheese shavings, if desired

Isn’t pesto just the best-o? Yes, yes it is. Chock full of veggies, lean turkey, garlic, white wine and pesto (of course), this fast and flavorful Turkey Tomato Pesto Fettuccine recipe is bursting with authentic Italian flavor—all for under 500 calories per serving.

Total Time

1 Hour

Serving Size

6 Servings

(16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey

1/2

tablespoon olive oil

red onion, finely chopped

cloves garlic, minced

1/2

cup dry white wine

cups cherry tomatoes

tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/2

cup sun dried tomato pesto

teaspoon crushed red chilies

(8-ounce) package fettuccine

Parmesan cheese shavings, if desired

Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.

Add ground turkey to hot skillet. Stir to crumble, approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer. Remove from skillet; set aside.

In same skillet over medium-high heat add oil, onion and garlic. Cook 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Add wine; simmer until reduced by half.

Add turkey, tomatoes, vinegar, pesto and chilies. Cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until tomatoes are wilted.

Meanwhile, cook fettuccine as specified on the package or until al dente; drain. Add pasta to turkey mixture. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese shavings, if desired.

Calories

270

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

26g

Fiber

Sugars

Fat

Cholesterol

85mg

Sodium