Fettuccine With Basil, Turkey and Walnuts

This is a very flavorful and easy-to-prepare dish, great for busy weeknights. It is from a 1990 cookbook called "365 Easy One-Dish Meals".

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1 (9 ounce) package fresh fettuccine
• 3⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1 1⁄4 cups  turkey ham, diced
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add fettuccine and cook 3 minutes or until almost tender. Drain well.
2. To the pot, add cream, turkey ham, basil, cheese, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very hot and well blended.
3. Add pasta and walnuts and cook, tossing, 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
4. Serve immediately.