Pesto Turkey Pasta Recipes

Steps:

• In large saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water, milk and margarine to a boil.
• Stir in pasta and Special Seasonings.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Gently boil 1 minute.
• Add turkey, bell pepper and onion.
• Return to a boil.
• Gently boil 8 to 9 minutes or until pasta is tender and turkey is no longer pink inside, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in pesto.
• Let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
• Sprinkle with nuts and cheese, if desired.
• Tip: To make your own pesto, blend 2 cups fresh parsley or basil, 2 cloves garlic and 1/3 cup walnuts in a blender or food processor.
• Slowly add 1/2 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup Parmesancheese.

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package in 3-quart saucepan.
• Mix hot cooked pasta, turkey, pesto and bell peppers in same saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until hot.
• Garnish with olives.

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, process the basil and garlic until well chopped. With the machine running, add the oil in a stream. Process until a smooth paste forms.
• Cut four large squares of foil. Coat one side with nonstick spray.
• Divide the cutlets among the foil. Spread each with 1 tablespoon of the basil pesto.
• Top with mushrooms and tomatoes. Cover with the remaining pesto. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.
• Fold the foil to enclose the filling and seal tightly. Place the packets on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes.

Steps:

• In blender or food processor, place Pesto ingredients.
• Cover and process on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides with rubber spatula, until smooth. Set aside.
• In 4-quart saucepan, heat penne and broth just to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until al dente and liquid is almost absorbed. Remove from heat. Add pesto; stir in chicken and tomatoes; cook over medium 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Garnish with basil and 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute turkey in salad dressing until no longer pink. , Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Stir in the red peppers, pesto, salt and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with pine nuts and Parmesan cheese if desired.