Ingredients for 8 servings:
1. 2 lbs frozen ground turkey
2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
3. 4 tablespoons garlic
4. 1 red onion, chopped
5. 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
6. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
7. 1 teaspoon basil
8. 1/2 teaspoon crushed bay leaf
9. 1/2 cup frozen corn
10. 1/2 cup frozen peas
11. 1/2 cup frozen green beans
12. 1 (16 ounce) can okra, drained
13. 2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce
14. 1 (32 ounce) can chicken broth
15. 1/2 cup brown rice, elbow paste
16. 1/2 cup rigatoni whole wheat pasta
Directions:
1. in a large skillet brown the turkey in olive oil, then add the garlic and onion. Use medium heat until onion is tender and turkey has some chunks crispy brown.
2. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, basil, and bay leaves. then add in the chicken stock.
3. Add all the vegetables and bring this to a boil over medium high heat.
4. Once the mixture is boiling, add the pasta.
5. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the tomato sauce and cook uncovered another 10 minutes, until the mixture is as thick as desired.
7. Great served topped with some ketchup, and sprinkled with Tabasco if you like spicy!
Enjoy your meal!