Instructions:

Turkey Bow Tie Skillet

1/2 pound ground turkey breast
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups uncooked bow-tie pasta
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon vinegar
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, optional
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown turkey in oil. Add celery, onion, green pepper and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender. Remove turkey and vegetables with a slotted spoon and keep warm.

Add broth to the pan; bring to a boil. Add pasta; cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat; stir in tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, garlic salt if desired and turkey mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Serves 6.

Nutritional Analysis: One (1-cup) serving (prepared with low-sodium broth and no-salt-added tomatoes and without garlic salt) equals: 208 calories, 128 sodium, 22 mg cholesterol, 30 gm carbohydrate, 15 gm protein, 3 gm fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 meat