Pasta With Smoked Turkey and Asparagus

• pasta↗350 g
• asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces↗450 g
• carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced↗2
• For the sauce
• chicken stock↗1 1⁄2 cups
• medium onion, thinly sliced↗1
• flour↗2 tablespoons
• low-fat milk↗1 cup
• chunk smoked turkey, diced↗8 ounces
• Dijon mustard↗3 tablespoons
• butter or 2 tablespoons margarine↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally .

2. 2

   Add the asparagus and carrots, cook for another 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender and pasta is cooked al-dente.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, make the sauce: Bring the stock and onion to a boil in a medium saucepan.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered for 4-5 minutes until onion is soft.

5. 5

   Whisk flour into milk until smooth. Stir into simmering broth mixture, return to a simmer and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly , until slightly thickened.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to low, add turkey and stir until heated through.

7. 7

   Remove from heat, add mustard and butter and stir until the butter has melted.

8. 8

   Drain pasta and vegetables; return to pot. Add sauce and toss to mix.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.