pumpkin pasta surprise

By granolagina

Ingredients

• 13oz. pkg whole grain pasta or brown rice pasta
• 1 lb. lean ground turkey or chicken
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot finely shredded
• 1 Roma tomato, chopped into small chunks
• 1 small zucchini, finely chopped
• 1 roasted red pepper
• 15 oz. pumpkin puree
• 10oz. jar pasta sauce
• 1 T. low fat plain cream cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, brown turkey for 7-10 minutes or until no pink remains. Drain any fat, return pan with turkey to stove, and add onion and garlic. Saute turkey mixture until onions are translucent. Add carrot, tomato, and zucchini and saute for about 3-5 minutes, until tender.
3. Add red pepper, pumpkin puree, and pasta sauce. Add a bit of water if sauce is too thick. Cover and simmer 7-10 minutes, until zucchini is soft. Add cream cheese, then turn off heat and let cream cheese melt.
4. Add pasta and mix, cover and let stand for 2 minutes. Enjoy!
 
NOTES:
6 servings

402 calories
3.5g fat
25g protein
.5 g. fiber