Creamy Alfredo-Turkey Skillet Dinner

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 25 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked whole wheat rotini pasta (6 oz) (or other type of pasta)

1 lb lean ground turkey

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 cups firmly packed fresh spinach leaves *on the side

1 container (10 oz) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo pasta sauce

1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes, undrained

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

Directions

In 2-quart saucepan, cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook turkey, Italian seasoning and salt over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.

Stir spinach into turkey. Cook uncovered over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Stir in pasta sauce and tomatoes. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Stir in pasta.

Sprinkle with cheese; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

• Calories: 470
• Total Fat: 2 1/2
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 105 mg
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Total Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 39 g