Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
In a skillet/frying pan heat the oil, add turkey meat and roast this on high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix ½ cup of pesto with ½ cup of water (you can use the pasta water) and add this to the skillet. Stir until he meat is covered in the sauce and cook for a minute or two.
Pour over pasta and give everything a good mix. Serve with Parmesan and chili flakes.
Enjoy!
Notes
Use any pasta you have on hand - spaghetti, tagliatelle, farfalle, ….
Extra virgin olive oil can be substituted with regular cooking olive oil, sunflower or vegetable oil.
The amount of turkey, cheese and pesto can be also adjusted to your liking.
The cooking time may vary, this will depend on the pasta you use so follow package instructions.
Green pesto can be substituted for red pesto.
Five ounces of uncooked pasta is a healthy serving size for 2 people (when eaten as a main). If you want to increase this amount, then increase also the amount of pesto you use.
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Leftover Turkey Pasta Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Leftover Turkey Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
699
% Daily Value*
Fat
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
122
mg
41
%
Sodium
743
mg
32
%
Potassium
409
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
62
g
21
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
43
g
86
%
Vitamin A
470
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
134
mg
13
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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