Spaghetti & turkey with almonds

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesSpaghetti or Linguine OR Thin Spaghetti, uncooked
½cupSliced almonds, toasted
2teaspoonsMargarine
1tablespoonVegetable oil
8ouncesSmoked turkey cut into strips
8ouncesFresh cut green beans steamed just until tender
½mediumRed onion; thinly sliced
½cupShredded carrot
½teaspoonDried tarragon leaves
¼cupItalian salad dressing (non-fat)

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

In medium non-stick skillet, melt margarine. Add almonds; toss to coat. Cook over medium heat just until golden. Remove and set aside.

In same skillet, heat oil. Add next four ingredients; stir-fry over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender. Stir in almonds and tarragon. Add pasta and salad dressing and stir well to mix. Heat through. Arrange on warm serving platter and serve immediately.

Each serving provides: 611 Calories; 30 g Protein; 90.3 g Carbohydrates; 14⅖ g Fat; 23⅕ mg Cholesterol; 847 mg Sodium.

Calories from Fat: 21%

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