Quick and easy to make, very tasty. Enjoy with a slice of Ciabatta!
Linguine with Turkey, Basil, and Crème Fraîche
Photo: David Hillegas; Styling: Linda Hirst
The creamy sauce and the bright flavors of lemon and basil make this recipe delicious and versatile. Try it with rotisserie chicken, too.
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Total:
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Recipe Time
Total:
25 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated fresh linguine pasta
- 1 (8-ounce) container crème fraîche
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups shredded cooked turkey
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Preparation
- 1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions.
- 2. Meanwhile, whisk together crème fraîche and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Toss pasta and turkey in sauce mixture, adding enough cooking water to evenly coat pasta. Stir in lemon juice and basil. Serve immediately.
- *Crème fraîche is a cultured cream product similar to sour cream, but with a less tangy taste and a softer texture. You can substitute Mexican crema or a mixture of equal parts sour cream and whipping cream.
Linguine with Turkey, Basil, and Crème Fraîche Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly, Quick/Easy, Family
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Pasta
- PUBLICATION: Coastal Living
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