Asparagus-Turkey Pasta Toss

Health score
21%
Asparagus-Turkey Pasta Toss
25 min.
2
505kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious meal that's packed with flavor and nutrients? Look no further than this Asparagus-Turkey Pasta Toss! This recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something satisfying but don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a tasty side dish, lunch, or main course that's sure to please. With a caloric breakdown of 24.12% protein, 33.19% fat, and 42.69% carbs, this dish is a well-rounded meal that will keep you feeling full and satisfied.

The star of this recipe is the fresh asparagus, which is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Paired with tender turkey, angel hair pasta, and a savory cheese sauce, this dish is a flavorful twist on the classic pasta dinner.

To make this recipe, you'll need a few simple ingredients like angel hair pasta, fresh asparagus, butter, chicken bouillon granules, flour, fresh mushrooms, milk, Parmesan cheese, pepper, salt, Swiss cheese, and diced cooked turkey. With just a saucepan and a bowl, you'll have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

So why wait? Give this Asparagus-Turkey Pasta Toss a try and enjoy a tasty and nutritious meal tonight!

Ingredients

  • ounces angel hair pasta uncooked
  • 10  asparagus fresh cut into 1-inch pieces
  • tablespoon butter 
  • 0.5 teaspoon chicken soup base 
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup mushrooms fresh sliced
  • 0.8 cup milk 
  • tablespoons parmesan shredded
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup swiss cheese shredded
  • cup turkey diced cooked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, bouillon, pepper and salt until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheeses and stir until smooth.
  2. Stir in the turkey, asparagus and mushrooms. Cook until heated through.
  3. Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl.
  4. Pour sauce mixture over pasta; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories505kcal
Protein24.12%
Fat33.19%
Carbs42.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
177.5
Glycemic Load
21.49
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.068260897761%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
4.56mg
Kaempferol
1.11mg
Quercetin
11.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:504.87kcal
25.24%
Fat:18.68g
28.74%
Saturated Fat:9.94g
62.13%
Carbohydrates:54.05g
18.02%
Net Carbohydrates:50.15g
18.24%
Sugar:8.09g
8.99%
Cholesterol:79.53mg
26.51%
Sodium:551.61mg
23.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.53g
61.07%
Selenium:59.48µg
84.96%
Phosphorus:489.26mg
48.93%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.4%
Calcium:363.16mg
36.32%
Vitamin B3:6.77mg
33.85%
Vitamin K:34.84µg
33.18%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.4%
Vitamin B6:0.55mg
27.56%
Vitamin B12:1.62µg
27.02%
Zinc:3.45mg
22.99%
Vitamin A:1127.79IU
22.56%
Copper:0.45mg
22.41%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.66%
Magnesium:76.25mg
19.06%
Potassium:640.01mg
18.29%
Iron:3.28mg
18.23%
Folate:68.38µg
17.09%
Vitamin B5:1.69mg
16.9%
Fiber:3.9g
15.6%
Vitamin E:1.33mg
8.84%
Vitamin D:1.24µg
8.27%
Vitamin C:4.99mg
6.05%