Recipe Wednesday - Creamy Turkey Fettuccine

Creamy Turkey Fettuccine Recipe

Creamy Turkey Fettuccine photo by Taste of Home

Need a little comfort food?  Quick, diabetic friendly and healthy, this is a family favorite submitted to Taste of Home by Paula Marchesi of Lenhartsville, PA
Prep/Total Time: 30 minutes    Yield: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 12 oz uncooked fettuccine
• 3/4 cup fat-free milk
• 4 oz fat-free cream cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat garlic-herb spreadable cheese
• 2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
• 3 cups frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

DIRECTIONS

• cook fettuccine according to package directions.  Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the milk, cream cheese and spreadable cheese.  Cook and stir over medium heat until cheeses aer melted and mixture is smooth.  Stir in the turkey, broccoli, roasted peppers, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and pepper; heat through.
• Drain fettuccine and place in large serving bowl.  Top with turkey mixture; toss gently to coat.  Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.  

YIELD: 6 servings

Nutritional Facts1-1/3 cups equals 376 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 59 mg cholesterol, 461 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 32 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Creamy Turkey Fettuccine in Light & Tasty June/July 2006, p25