Penne With Turkey And Pesto


Course : Chicken
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper

9 ounces uncooked penne

13 ounces cooked turkey -- cut into thin strips

3 tablespoons fresh pesto sauce

4 tablespoons double cream

---To garnish:

6 pieces shavings of Parmesan cheese

1 bunch basil leaves
 

Preparation / Directions:


Add 1 tbsp of the oil, 1/2 tsp salt and penne to a large pan of boiling water and boil, uncovered, for about 10 mins, or according to packet instructions. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan until hot, but not smoking. add turkey and stir-fry for 1-2 mins. Then add the pesto and stir-fry for a further 2-3 min, until turkey is heated through. Drain pasta, add to turkey sauce and toss over a high heat, until evenly mixed. add cream, season to taste and toss again. Serve with the Parmesan and basil leaves.

 

Nutritional Information:

865 Calories (kcal); 45g Total Fat; (48% calories from fat); 108g Protein; 0g Carbohydrate; 280mg Cholesterol; 258mg Sodium


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