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Creamy turkey, bacon and brussels sprouts linguine (great for leftovers!)

A great way to use up Christmas leftovers - in a lovely creamy pasta dish. And it isn't even that bad for you with its carbonara-style egg-based sauce! Enjoy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 738 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Brussels sprouts washed, outer leaves peeled, and halved
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 4 tablespoons Creme Fraiche or cream
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • a handful of parmesan cheese plus extra for sprinkling
  • 3 slices of bacon or leftover ham, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or about 3 sprigs fresh
  • 7 ounces leftover cooked turkey or chicken
  • 4.5 ounces linguine pasta or similar

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 390F/200C.
  2. Toss the brussels with a little oil on a baking tray or roasting dish, then grind over a bit of salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks, crème fraiche (or cream), lemon zest and parmesan together, and set aside.
  4. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
  5. While the pasta is cooking, fry the bacon in a little oil for seven or eight minutes or until lightly crispy, then add the garlic and thyme to the pan and cook for another minute or so.
  6. Add the turkey/chicken to the pan and toss everything together until the chicken/turkey is heated through.
  7. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking water, then quickly return it to the pan (keep it off the heat).
  8. Immediately add the turkey/chicken, brussels and bacon mixture to the pasta, followed by the egg/cream/parmesan mixture. Quickly toss the pasta around with tongs, adding enough of the reserved pasta water to leave you with a creamy, silky sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • It's the heat from the pasta that cooks the eggs in the sauce without scrambling them. So make sure you toss everything together as soon as you've drained the pasta!

Nutrition Information

Calories 738kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 308mg (103%) Sodium 378mg (16%) Potassium 1289mg (37%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2450IU (49%) Vitamin C 193.7mg (215%) Calcium 174mg (17%) Iron 5.9mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 738

% Daily Value*

Calories 738kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 308mg 103%
Sodium 378mg 16%
Potassium 1289mg 27%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2450IU 49%
Vitamin C 193.7mg 215%
Calcium 174mg 17%
Iron 5.9mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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