Turkey Pesto Pasta
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
370 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Turkey Pesto Pasta
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My Turkey Pesto Pasta recipe takes only 30 minutes to make, and uses leftover turkey, pesto, spaghetti, and other vegetables to transform into an Italian-American easy dinner!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz. spaghetti pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 garlic clove thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ½ cup pesto
- ¼ cup Smoked sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded turkey cooked
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package. Cook it 2 minutes less than required. Make sure to RESERVE 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Once cooked, set to the side until needed.
- In a large skillet heat olive oil, butter, and garlic on medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Then add frozen peas and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until peas are defrosted.
- Then add the pesto, 2 cups cooked turkey to the skillet as well as ½ cup of reserved pasta water. Stir until incorporated then add pasta and Parmesan cheese. Mix well and if needed add the remaining pasta water to the skillet. Serve pasta and garnish with additional parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
- Garnish - I love to use fresh chiffonade basil and more Parmesan cheese for garnish.
- Garnish - I love to use fresh chiffonade basil and more Parmesan cheese for garnish.
- Turkey - If you don't have leftover turkey on hand you can use cooked ground turkey. Simply cook the ground turkey before the garlic.
- Pesto - You can use fresh, freshly frozen that you thaw, or even a store bought pesto.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1c
Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
399mg
(17%)
Potassium
413mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1252IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
161mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1c | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 399mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1252IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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