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Leftover turkey pasta in a bowl with a fork.
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Leftover Turkey Pasta

If you have lots of turkey leftover and want a quick, easy and family friendly way to use it then why not give this Leftover Turkey Pasta a try?
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Diet: High Protein
Allergen: Dairy, Gluten, Meat, Mustard
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 717kcal
Author: Dannii Martin

Ingredients

  • 140 g Spaghetti
  • 2 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 175 g Leek sliced
  • 75 g Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 150 g Leftover turkey shredded
  • 100 ml Creme fraiche
  • 1 tablespoon Wholegrain mustard
  • 40 g Parmesan grated
  • 50 ml Pasta water
  • 2 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 60 g Spinach
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Instructions

  • Cook 140 g Spaghetti according to the packet instructions, usually 10-12 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in a large pan and cook 175 g Leek, 75 g Mushrooms and 2 Garlic cloves until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 150 g Leftover turkey and 40 g Parmesan.
  • Add 60 g Spinach, 50 ml Pasta water, 100 ml Creme fraiche, 1 tablespoon Wholegrain mustard and 2 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper. Continue heating, stirring regularly, until the spinach has wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Once cooked, serve the topping on top of the drained pasta.

Notes

  • To make this even quicker, use some fresh tagliatelle which is ready in a few minutes.
  • Don't forget to reserve some of the pasta water. You really don't want to skip this step, as it makes the sauce so silky.
  • If you like your food spicy, then add a sprinkle of red chilli flakes on top before serving.
  • Add a splash of olive oil to the pan before serving for an extra boost of flavour.
  • Serve with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper if you like.
  • Why not make a leftover turkey pasta bake. Follow the recipe and then put everything in a baking dish, top with cheese and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 717kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 882mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4766IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 405mg | Iron: 5mg

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