LEFTOVER TURKEY PASTA WITH BACON, PEAS AND CREAM
LEFTOVER TURKEY PASTA WITH BACON, PEAS AND CREAM
LEFTOVER TURKEY PASTA WITH BACON, PEAS AND CREAM

Ingredients
  • 3 thick rashers streaky bacon or pancetta
  • diced small
  • olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • chopped
  • leftover turkey
  • chopped fairly small
  • 200g/7oz fresh or frozen peas
  • 2-3 tbsp double cream
  • salt and pepper
  • 200-300g tagliatelle
  • cooked according to packet instructions
  • fresh Parmesan
Directions
  • In a heavy frying pan fry the bacon or pancetta until just crispy. Turn the heat down
  • then add the onions and garlic and cook gently until soft but not coloured.
  • Add the peas and a splash of water and allow to bubble for a couple of minutes. When the pan is almost dry again add the turkey and heat through.
  • Add the cream and season well with salt and black pepper. Allow to bubble until the cream has reduced a little and the sauce has a nice coating consistency.
  • Serve tossed with the cooked tagliatelle
  • with plenty of fresh grated Parmesan on the table.