Light, Lemony Turkey Toss
- 6 quarts water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 6 ounces whole wheat fettuccine
- 2 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
- 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (prepared, refrigerated type is fine)
- 12-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (fresh or from a jar)
- 1 12 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh or reconstituted)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups cooked turkey breast, shredded
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, firmly packed
- Bring water to boil.
- Add 2 teaspoons salt and fettucine.
- Boil for 4 minutes, then add broccoli.
- Return to a boil and cook for 4 more minutes or until pasta reaches desired tenderness.
- Drain pasta and broccoli in colander and set aside.
- (Do not rinse.
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- In same pot over medium-high heat, add oil and butter.
- Heat until butter is melted.
- Add garlic, lemon zest and red pepper flakes (if desired) and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, salt, pepper and turkey.
- Mix thoroughly, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until turkey is heated through.
- Return pasta and broccoli mixture to pot.
- Toss well.
- Cover and heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add parmesan and toss.
- Serve immediately.
water, salt, whole wheat fettuccine, broccoli florets, extra virgin olive oil, butter, garlic, red pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, turkey breast, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/light-lemony-turkey-toss-205361 (may not work)