Turkey au Pistou avec Spaghetti et Petits Pois

Savor the essence of Provence with this delectable French-inspired dish, featuring tender turkey, fresh green peas, and al dente spaghetti, all harmoniously combined in a rich and aromatic pistou sauce. The combination of flavors and textures will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed fields of southern France. This recipe is a creative twist on traditional French cuisine, blending the simplicity of spaghetti with the elegance of a classic pistou sauce.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
French
  • french
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  • turkey
  • green peas
  • spaghetti
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1.5lbsturkey breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8ozsspaghetti, none
  • 1cupgreen peas, fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 3clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1/4cupfresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4cupolive oil, none
  • 1cupchicken broth, none
  • 1/2cupgrated Gruyère cheese, none
  • to tastenonesalt, none
  • to tastenoneblack pepper, none

Nutrition

Calories

420

105 per serving

Protein

35g

70% DV

Fat

20g

29% DV

Carbs

30g

10% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein33%
Fat43%
Carbs29%
Fiber
4g

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.

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  2. 2

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the turkey breast pieces until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the turkey from the skillet and set aside.

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  3. 3

    In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant, then add the fresh green peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until they start to soften.

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  4. 4

    Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let cook for 2-3 minutes, until the liquid has reduced slightly.

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  5. 5

    Stir in the chopped basil and cook for 1 minute, until wilted, then add the grated Gruyère cheese and stir until melted and smooth.

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  6. 6

    Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to combine with the pea and basil mixture, adding some reserved pasta water if the mixture seems too thick.

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  7. 7

    Return the turkey breast pieces to the skillet and toss to combine with the spaghetti and sauce, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

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  8. 8

    Serve the turkey and spaghetti hot, garnished with additional basil and Gruyère cheese if desired.

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