Turkey Leek Pasta with Sage Breadcrumbs

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound penne or fettuccine pasta

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 pound ground Turkey

• 3/4 cup heavy cream

• 2 shallots, sliced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 leeks, sliced

• 1 lemon

• A handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves

• Freshly-grated parmesan cheese, for serving

For the breadcrumbs

• 6 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs

• A handful of sage leaves, chopped

• 2 tablespoons of butter

Directions

1. Bring a stockpot of salted water to a boil so it'd be ready for the pasta. Add in pasta and cook according to package.

2. Put the olive oil in a hot skillet and sauté the shallots and leeks for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add the ground turkey and sauté until the turkey is no longer pink. Add the cream and simmer.

3. In a separate 8in skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter and let melt and then add the breadcrumbs and sage. Sauté until it’s bubbling, then remove it from the heat. Add in a handful of chopped parsley and mix.

4. Once the pasta is cooked, add it directly to the sauce and mix. Add some grated lemon zest, breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

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