Caserecce with Turkey, Creme Fraiche & Spinach
Caserecce with Turkey, Crème Fraîche & Spinach is a comforting pasta for two with enough richness to feel satisfying and enough freshness to keep it balanced. The turkey makes it hearty, the spinach adds color and softness, and the crème fraîche ties everything together with a gentle tang. It is a very nice fit for a smaller dinner at home.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces turkey breast
- salt and pepper
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 4 ounces Caserecce pasta
- 1 bundle spinach
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche
- 1 garlic (NOTE 1)
Instructions
- Cut the thick stems off the spinach and discard. Wash the spinach.
- Cook the spinach until it is completely wilted and has turned bright green.
- Cut the turkey in small strips and season with salt, pepper and oregano.
- Place pine nuts on a baking sheet and place in over. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake until caramel brown, this is about the time the oven reaches the 350 degrees.
- Mince the garlic.
- Cook the pasta in salted water, according to directions on the packaging.
- Heat the butter in a skillet and add the turkey. Cook until almost done.
- Drain spinach in colander, chop it fine and squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
- Add to skillet: spinach, creme fraiche, garlic and mix.
- Add drained pasta and toss to coat. Add salt & pepper if needed.
- Divide pasta over plates or bowls and sprinkle with pine nuts. (NOTE 2)
Notes
- Use fresh garlic or garlic paste. 1 clove is 1 teaspoon of garlic paste.
- If you forgot how to roast pine nuts. Place pine nuts on a baking sheet and place in over. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake until caramel brown, this is about the time the oven reaches the 350 degrees.
Nutrition
Calories: 564kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 35gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 301mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g