New Twist Turkey Tetrazzini

7 cups lower-sodium, fat-free chicken broth

2 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press (see note)

1 green bell pepper, core and seeds removed, and finely chopped (see note)

1 large yellow onion, finely chopped (see note)

1 pound spaghetti, uncooked

1 large slice high-quality, whole-grain or white sandwich bread, torn into fourths

2 tablespoons organic whole milk

½ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

1¼ pounds ground all-white-meat or very lean turkey

2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed

1 cup reduced-sugar ketchup

1 can (7 ounces) sliced mushrooms (or mushroom pieces and stems)

¼ cup finely chopped drained pimentos

Salt and fresh-ground black pepper

3 cups (about ½ pound) grated 2 percent milk extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Place an oven rack in the center position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray an 11-by-13-inch casserole with vegetable oil. Set aside.

Combine broth, green pepper, onion, garlic and black pepper in a large pot and over high heat bring to a boil.

While the broth comes to a boil, add bread, milk and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper to a food processor's bowl and process until a paste forms, about eight 1-second pulses. Add ground turkey and pulse until mixture is well combined, about six 1-second pulses. Set aside.

When broth comes to a boil, add spaghetti in broken pieces, reduce heat to medium and gently boil for 9 minutes, stirring often, or until spaghetti is nearly cooked. Add ground turkey mixture, peas, ketchup, mushrooms and pimentos and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, breaking up the turkey with the edge of a spoon. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Transfer spaghetti mixture to prepared casserole dish, top with grated cheese. Bake until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Set casserole aside to cool slightly, and then serve.

Serves eight.

Cook's notes: Garlic cloves can be dropped down the feed tube of a running food processor and, when minced, the green pepper and onion may then be placed in the processor bowl to be finely chopped. Take care not to overprocess.

Nutrition values per serving: 472 calories (22.7 percent from fat), 12.5 g fat (4.6 g saturated), 63.4 g carbohydrate, 4.5 g fiber, 34.1 g protein, 57 mg cholesterol, 1,066 mg sodium.

SaltSense: You can reduce the sodium further by selecting no-salt-added ketchup and reduced-sodium cheese.