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Fettuccine with Basil Turkey and Walnuts

Fettuccine with Basil Turkey and Walnuts prepared dish

This delightful fettuccine dish combines tender turkey, aromatic basil, and crunchy walnuts for a satisfying meal. The creamy sauce enhances the flavors, making it a perfect choice for a family dinner. Serve it with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for an extra touch of richness!

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include ground turkey, walnuts, black pepper, heavy cream.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 12 oz fettuccine
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper, allowing the mixture to simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
  7. Serve the fettuccine topped with grated Parmesan cheese and additional basil if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 610
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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