Leftover Turkey Pesto Pasta
Author: Becky's Best Bites
Serves: 6-8
- 1 box whole wheat pasta, prepared to package instructions & reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water.
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large, sweet, yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, pressed or minced
- 1 lb. leftover turkey, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup pesto (4 ice cubes worth if you are using my frozen pesto recipe)
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
- Add onion and garlic and saute until onion is translucent and soft, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add turkey and frozen pesto cubes (if using) and heat through. If using prepared refrigerated pesto, then add after the turkey is warm.
- Add turkey mixture, lemon zest, lemon juice and reserved pasta water to cooked pasta. Stir to combine.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese.
Recipe by Becky's Best Bites at https://beckysbestbites.com/leftover-turkey-pesto-pasta/
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