In this pasta dish with turkey and spinach, it's the creme fraiche that adds a touch of acidity for a wholesome combination.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 2people
Author: Marinka
Ingredients
8ouncesturkey breast
salt and pepper
2teaspoonsoregano
1tablespoonbutter
2tablespoonspine nuts
4ouncesCaserecce pasta
1bundlespinach
1/2cupcreme fraiche
1garlic (NOTE 1)
Instructions
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.
Cut the thick stems off the spinach and discard. Wash the spinach.
Mince the garlic.
Cook the pasta in salted water, according to directions on the packaging.
Cook the spinach until it is completely wilted and has turned bright green.
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.