Turkey Pasta Carbonara
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
420 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Turkey Pasta Carbonara
Description
This recipe cooks spaghetti according to package instructions, then prepares a sauce by rendering chopped bacon until crisp. Onions and garlic cook briefly in the bacon fat, developing flavor before adding turkey gravy and heavy cream, which are simmered until slightly thickened. Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper are stirred in to create a velvety sauce base.
The cooked pasta is combined with the sauce along with diced cooked turkey and thawed peas, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to coat all ingredients evenly. Parsley is sprinkled on top for freshness, and additional Parmesan may be added for serving.
This dish offers a variation on traditional carbonara by substituting turkey gravy and incorporating extra vegetables and turkey pieces. It is suitable for using leftover cooked turkey and delivers a comforting, creamy pasta suited to casual meals.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 6 lices Bacon chopped
- 1/4 cup onion minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 12 ounce carton turkey gravy McCormick Simply Better brand
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for serving, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper McCormick brand
- 1/2 cup pea thawed from frozen
- 2 cups turkey diced, cooked
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package directions.
- Place the bacon in a large pan over medium high heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until browned and crisp.
- Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Add the onion to the remaining bacon fat in the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add McCormick Simply Better Turkey Gravy and the cream to the pan. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until just thickened. Stir in the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
- Drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the gravy sauce along with the turkey, peas and bacon. Toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve. Top with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 681mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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