Name: Turkey pasta salad with ricotta pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 300g dried wholemeal penne pasta; 200g green beans, trimmed, cut into 3cm lengths; 125.00 ml no-added-fat semi-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced (see note); 150g sliced smoked turkey, chopped; Small fresh basil leaves, to serve; 120.00 gm reduced-fat ricotta cheese; 40.00 ml chopped fresh basil leaves; 40.00 ml finely chopped fresh chives; 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 21.00 gm lemon juice

Turkey pasta salad with ricotta pesto

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Prep Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
10 minutes

Total Time:
25 minutes

Delicious and healthy turkey pasta salad with ricotta pesto - a satisfying low-GI dish.

Ingredients:

300g dried wholemeal penne pasta
200g green beans, trimmed, cut into 3cm lengths
125.00 ml no-added-fat semi-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced (see note)
150g sliced smoked turkey, chopped
Small fresh basil leaves, to serve
120.00 gm reduced-fat ricotta cheese
40.00 ml chopped fresh basil leaves
40.00 ml finely chopped fresh chives
1 tsp finely grated lemon rind

Instructions:

Boil pasta in a generously salted pot of water according to package instructions until al dente, then add beans for the final 2 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large bowl.
While you wait, prepare the pesto by mixing ricotta cheese, fresh basil, chives, lemon zest, minced garlic, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Gradually stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of hot water until the mixture reaches your desired consistency, adding more water if needed.
Combine the ricotta pesto with the pasta and beans, followed by the tomato and turkey. Toss everything together and season with pepper. Serve garnished with fresh basil.

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