Cheesy Leftover Turkey Pasta with Veggies Recipe

Name: Cheesy Leftover Turkey Pasta with Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound pasta, penne whole wheat, 8 ounces; 2 cups cauliflower florets 1/2-inch, or/and broccoli; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup onions finely chopped; 1/2 cup white wine dry; 2 3/4 cups milk, low-fat; 3 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; ½ teaspoon salt or to taste; 1 x black pepper freshly ground; 1 cup swiss cheese shredded, or gruyere cheese; 12 ounces turkey about 3 cups, cooked and shredded, or chicken; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions green parts, finely chopped, or chives

Servings: persons

1/2 pound pasta, penne whole wheat, 8 ounces
2 cups cauliflower florets 1/2-inch, or/and broccoli
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onions finely chopped
1/2 cup white wine dry
2 3/4 cups milk, low-fat
3 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
1 x black pepper freshly ground
1 cup swiss cheese shredded, or gruyere cheese
12 ounces turkey about 3 cups, cooked and shredded, or chicken
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
3 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions green parts, finely chopped, or chives

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2
Add pasta and cook for 5 minutes.
3
Stir in cauliflower florets and cook until the pasta and florets are tender, about 4 minutes more.
4
Drain, rinse and return to the pot.
5
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
6
Stir in onion and cook, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes.
7
Stir in wine and cook until reduced slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
8
Mix together milk, flour, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl and add to the pan.
9
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
10
Cook, stirring, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
11
Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until smooth.
12
Stir turkey and mustard into the cheese sauce; cook until heated through, 1 to 3 minutes.
13
Mix the sauce into the drained pasta and cauliflower.
14
Sprinkle with chopped scallions or chives.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound pasta, penne whole wheat, 8 ounces, 2 cups cauliflower florets 1/2-inch, or/and broccoli, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup onions finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Leftover Turkey Pasta with Veggies falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Leftover Turkey Pasta with Veggies

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