Creamy Leftover Turkey Carbonara Recipe

Name: Creamy Leftover Turkey Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or other vegetable oil; 1/2 tablespoon butter, unsalted; 3 slices bacon thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 3 large eggs beaten; 1 cup milk or cream if you prefer creamier; 4 cloves garlic minced, or to taste; 4 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated plus extra to serve; 500 grams spaghetti prefer whole wheat; 2 cups turkey shredded, from leftover, about 320 grams; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves flat-leaf, plus more for serving

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or other vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon butter, unsalted
3 slices bacon thinly sliced
3 tablespoons pine nuts
3 large eggs beaten
1 cup milk or cream if you prefer creamier
4 cloves garlic minced, or to taste
4 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated plus extra to serve
500 grams spaghetti prefer whole wheat
2 cups turkey shredded, from leftover, about 320 grams
2 tablespoons parsley leaves flat-leaf, plus more for serving

1
Heat the oil and butter in a deep frypan or a large sauce pan over medium-low heat.
2
Stir in the bacon and cook until just beginning to crisp.
3
Stir in the pine nuts and cook, stirring, for a further minute or until start to brown.
4
In a bowl big, add the eggs, cream, garlic and parmesan, and whisk until well blended.
5
Stir in bacon and pine nuts, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Cook the pasta according to packet instructions, then drain well.
7
Stir the hot pasta into the egg mixture and toss for about 1 minute and let the heat from the pasta cook the sauce.
8
Stir through the turkey and parsley.
9
Sprinkle parmesan and parsley on top.
10
Serve warm.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or other vegetable oil, 1/2 tablespoon butter, unsalted, 3 slices bacon thinly sliced, 3 tablespoons pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Creamy Leftover Turkey Carbonara falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Leftover Turkey Carbonara

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