Ingredients
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- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 4 ounces diced turkey strips
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add turkey strips and cook until crispy (5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Lower heat, add minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir with turkey drippings, and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in thawed peas; cook until warmed through (2-3 minutes).
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese while stirring until melted; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss drained pasta with the creamy sauce; season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in crispy turkey strips; serve immediately garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg