Name: Pasta carbonara with turkey
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 375 gram fettuccine; 2 teaspoon olive oil; 400 gram fresh turkey breast, cubed; 2 slice lean shortcut bacon, chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 250 gram mushrooms, sliced; 4 clove garlic, crushed; 375 gram can evaporated milk; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup parmesan, grated; 1/3 cup parsley, chopped, plus extra to serve

Pasta carbonara with turkey

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Serves 6

Prep

20M

Cook

15M

Total

35M

Ingredients

375 gram fettuccine

2 teaspoon olive oil

400 gram fresh turkey breast, cubed

2 slice lean shortcut bacon, chopped

1 onion, finely chopped

250 gram mushrooms, sliced

4 clove garlic, crushed

375 gram can evaporated milk

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/3 cup parmesan, grated

1/3 cup parsley, chopped, plus extra to serve

Method

1.In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook fettuccine following packet instructions, until al dente.

2.Meanwhile, heat oil in large frying pan on high. Cook turkey and bacon 3-4 minutes, stirring, until turkey is well browned.

3.Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, mushroom and garlic and cook 3-4 minutes, until onion softens. Pour in milk and bring to simmer. Cook 2-3 minutes, until mixture thickens slightly.

4.Drain pasta and return to pan. Add turkey sauce with eggs, parmesan and parsley. Toss well and season to taste. Serve straight away, sprinkled with extra parsley.

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