Turkey leftovers/ spaghetti turkey florentine

Name: Turkey leftovers/ spaghetti turkey florentine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 clove crushed garlic; 3/4 cup milk; 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 1 left over turkey (as desired); 1 packages of fresh spinach ( or frozen, well drained); 1 cooked pasta ( spaghetti, penne, macaroni, linguini, whatever); 1/3 cup parmesan cheese; 1 handful of your favorite cheese( mozzarella); 1 fresh ground pepper; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

3 clove crushed garlic
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 left over turkey (as desired)
1 packages of fresh spinach ( or frozen, well drained)
1 cooked pasta ( spaghetti, penne, macaroni, linguini, whatever)
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 handful of your favorite cheese( mozzarella)
1 fresh ground pepper
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1
Melt butter in a saucepan on low heat
2
Just before butter completely melts, add crushed garlic.
3
Stir.
4
Keep stirring while you add flour a little at a time(with a whisk) until it becomes a paste.
5
As soon as it forms a paste add a little stock while stirring, add a little milk while stirring constantly.
6
Keep alternating stock and milk.
7
The sauce will thicken, you want to keep adding liquid.
8
Stirring constantly.
9
Add broth, add milk stirring continously untilmyou have a consistancy of a loose sauce.
10
Add parmesan cheese and your favorite handful of cheese.
11
My favorite is mozarella.
12
Stir until cheese is melted.
13
Add your Turkey and remove from heat.
14
In deep enough skillet, sautee your fresh spinach.
15
Use a touch of water, ( or I Use a touch of white wine) just to render the spinach.
16
Add cooked pasta to heat through.
17
Slowly add your prepared white sauce to the skillet.
18
Serve hot.Melt
19
Top with parmesan if desired and fresh ground pepper.
20
Enjoy your leftovers!

479

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 3 clove crushed garlic, 3/4 cup milk, 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth, 1 left over turkey (as desired), and more.

Yes, Turkey leftovers/ spaghetti turkey florentine falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!