Smoked Turkey and Spring Pea Fettuccine

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This rich and creamy smoked turkey and spring pea fettuccine recipe is inspired by a pasta I learned long ago working at my first real chef job in San Francisco. There's just something very special about the way the creamy, slightly sweet, aromatic sauce pairs with the smoky meat.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 small servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot

  • 6 ounces smoked turkey, cut into strips

  • 1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 8 ounces fettuccine

  • ½ cup green peas

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste - divided

Directions

  1. Set a heavy skillet over medium heat and pour olive oil into the skillet. Cook and stir garlic and shallot in the hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add smoked turkey to skillet; cook and stir until heated, about 1 minute.

  2. Pour heavy cream into the skillet and raise heat to medium-high; bring sauce to a boil. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.

  3. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the fettuccine, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain.

  4. Turn heat under cream sauce to low and stir in peas; toss fettuccine with sauce until coated. Mix in tarragon and lemon zest and cook until flavors have blended, about 1 minute. Adjust seasonings if desired. Serve in bowls and sprinkle each serving with about 3/4 teaspoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for garnish.

Cook's Notes:

If sauce is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of pasta-cooking water.

For a vegetarian version, use pan-fried mushrooms in place of turkey and cook them with a pinch of smoked paprika for a smoky taste.

39 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

661 Calories
44g Fat
49g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 661
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g 57%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 159mg 53%
Sodium 476mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 110mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 244mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.