Description
This Turkey Alfredo recipe is a rich and comforting Italian-American dish perfect for using up leftover turkey. Featuring tender pasta tossed in a creamy Parmesan sauce with peas and savory turkey, it makes a hearty and flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners or holiday leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8-10 oz fettucine pasta
Sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ onion, diced (about ½ cup)
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Tiny pinch of nutmeg
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- ¾ cup low sodium turkey or chicken broth, warmed
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Add-ins
- 2 cups cooked turkey, cubed, sliced, or shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettucine and cook 2 minutes less than the package instructions indicate. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
- Start Sauce: While pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large wide pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2 minutes until the edges of the onion become translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Create Roux: Sprinkle the flour into the pan and whisk thoroughly to combine. Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes until it forms a lightly golden roux, which will thicken the sauce.
- Add Liquids: Gradually whisk in the warmed whole milk followed by the warmed broth, ensuring no lumps form. Add the tiny pinch of nutmeg and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently while the pasta finishes cooking.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the al dente pasta into the sauce pan. Add a ladle of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and frozen peas, mixing well to evenly coat the pasta. Add more pasta water as needed to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
- Add Turkey and Serve: Fold in the cooked turkey pieces and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Serve the Turkey Alfredo immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- This recipe is an excellent way to use leftover turkey and transform it into a comforting, hearty meal.
- The tiny pinch of nutmeg adds a subtle warmth to the creamy Alfredo sauce without overpowering the dish.
- Be sure to reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency and help it cling to the pasta perfectly.
- Use low sodium broth to better control the salt level in the final dish.
- For added freshness, garnish with chopped parsley or extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 875 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg
