Creamy Pasta with Peas and Turkey Strips
Creamy Pasta with Peas and Turkey Strips is a delightful dish that combines savory turkey strips with sweet peas in a rich, creamy sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or any occasion when you want to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 4 ounces turkey strips, diced
- 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 for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook diced turkey strips until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside on paper towels.
- Reduce heat to low in the same skillet and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well for about 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Add thawed peas; continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese while stirring until melted and smooth. Use reserved pasta water if necessary to adjust consistency.
- Toss the drained pasta into the sauce; season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in cooked turkey strips and serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg