Turkey Piccata Pasta

Name: Turkey Piccata Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 lb linguine, dry; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup bottled capers, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 2 cups turkey meat, bite-size; 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly finely grated; salt & pepper

(1)

Recipe by GeeWhiz

Luscious leftovers - an easy and tasty recipe using leftover holiday turkey meat. From the Ladies Home Journal magazine.

MAKE IT SHINE! ADD YOUR PHOTO

READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

³⁄₄

lb linguine, dry
4

tablespoons unsalted butter
¹⁄₃

cup bottled capers, rinsed and drained
¹⁄₂

cup reserved pasta water
3

tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2

cups turkey meat, bite-size
¹⁄₂

cup flat leaf parsley
1

tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₂

cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly finely grated
salt & pepper

DIRECTIONS

Bring a 6-quart pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine until al dente, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over moderately high heat; add capers and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add 1/2 C pasta water and the lemon juice to skillet; bring to a simmer.
Drain pasta and add to skillet with turkey; simmer, tossing together with tongs until turkey is heated through and pasta is coated with sauce, about 2 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and stir in parsley and oil; salt and pepper to taste.
Serve pasta sprinkled with cheese.

Submit a Recipe Correction