Meals Matter

An Early Spring Pasta

Contributed By: DCC
National Pasta Association

This would be great for a luncheon or light supper. Omit the turkey and make it a side dish.

Ingredients

1 cup Oriental Dressing (recipe

Follows)

8 oz Cooked turkey breast, cut

Into julienne strips

4 oz Carrots, cut into julienne

Strips

4 oz Asparagus, diagonally sliced,

Into 1-inch pieces

4 oz Fresh spinach, chopped

12 oz Uncooked linguine, hot cooked

And drained

ORIENTAL DRESSING

1 Large onion, sliced

1 cup Water

1/4 cup Each soy sauce and rice

Vinegar

1 tbsp Each garlic and ginger root,

Minced

1 tbsp Each sesame oil and lemon

Juice

1 1/2 tsp Hot pepper sauce

2 tbsp Cornstarch

1/4 cup Water

Preparation

ORIENTAL DRESSING:

Spread onion on a large baking pan. Heat in preheated 400* F. oven until edges are dark brown, about 15 minutes. Process onion in covered food processor until smooth. Place onion and remaining ingredients except cornstarch and 1/4 cup water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup water in cup until smooth. Gradually stir into dressing mixture. Heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer 2 to 3 minutes.

PASTA DISH:

Heat Oriental Dressing in large saucepan over high heat to a boil. Add turkey, carrots, asparagus and spinach; reduce heat to medium. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Pour over linguine in a large bowl; toss gently to coat.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Asian
Nutrition Content: High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 526
Total Fat: 9.2g
Saturated Fat: 1.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.2g
Carbohydrates: 78.1g
Protein: 30.4g
Sodium: 1184.9mg
Fiber: 5g