Vegetable Pasta Italiano
(Makes 6 servings)

1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 can (14 1/2 ounce) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14 1/2 ounce) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked bow-tie pasta
2 cups broccoli florets, washed
1 cup cauliflower florets, washed
Savory Topping:
1/2 bunch parsley
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Crumble ground turkey into a skillet.  Brown over medium high
heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add red pepper 
strips and paprika; cook for 2 more minutes.  Add crushed 
tomatoes, chicken broth, and pasta.  Bring mixture to a boil,
reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.  With adult
help, remove the lid and arrange broccoli and cauliflower
over pasta.  Replace lid and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
Prepare the savory topping.  Pull leaves from parsley stems
and combine with bread crumbs and grated cheese; toss.
Sprinkle savory topping over vegetables.  Let sit for 3 minutes.

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