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Hey Ladies and Gents! Welcome to Thin Meals! Here you will find recipes I have tweaked a bit to fit your new or existing healthy eating lifestyles. While on my weight loss journey I got tired of eating veggies and boring chicken breast and fish all the time while still making my hubby marinated roast, super greasy cheesy baked mac n cheese and yams so I started experimenting with my favorite fatty recipes trying to make them healthier and have come up with some great dishes! I love food and now with my healthier versions of my all time favorite dishes, I can still enjoy it. So check out my recipes, try them out and don't be afraid to ask a question or tell me your thoughts.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Cajun Turkey Pasta

Omg! This is my favorite creation yet! I almost ate two servings but luckily my hubby put it up for his lunch today. lol
Servings: 4/1 cup per serving

Ingredients:

2 Butter Ball Turkey Fillets cut in strips(cut each in half and then in strips)
1/2 a Red Bell Pepper cut in strips
1/2 A Green Bell Pepper cut in strips
2 tbs of all purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 tbs Cajun Seasoning
1 tbs Vegetable Oil
2 tbs Blue Bonnet Light Butter
1 1/2 cup Penne Pasta

Instructions:

Cook Penne Pasta following box directions.
Heat Skillet on Medium and add vegetable oil. Drop in turkey strips and 1 tbs of Cajun Seasoning. Stir and allow to partially brown and then add bell peppers. Cook all the way through until juices run clear and take the skillet off the heat. Spoon out the meat and peppers into a dish and sit aside. Place skillet back on oven and put it on Low. Add butter and flour and mix together. Then add milk and cheese and stir until cheese is melted and the sauce is as thick or thin as you want. Pour pasta, the rest of the seasoning and meat/peppers into the skillet and mix all together.


Nutrients: 
Calories: 294Carbs: 29Total Fat: 9Protein: 22Sugar: 6Sodium: 156


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