Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 1/2 pound turkey breast cutlets, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 3 small carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Method

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute turkey in 1 tablespoon butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, saute broccoli and carrots in remaining butter until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, bouillon granules, thyme, pepper and salt until blended. Combine cream and lemon juice; gradually stir into broccoli mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
  • Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Stir in turkey and tomatoes and heat through.