Recipe: Turkey Pasta Primavera (using cooked turkey)

TURKEY PASTA PRIMAVERA

1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked turkey, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
6 cups cooked spaghetti or linguini (for serving)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft, but not brown.

Add tomatoes, parsley, basil and salt; and simmer 8-10 minutes.

Add turkey to tomato mixture and heat through.

Spoon over pasta and serve with Parmesan cheese and pepper to taste.

VARIATION:
Substitute one (28 ounce) can tomatoes for fresh tomatoes. Add to garlic mixture with parsley, basil and salt. Break up tomatoes and cook 10-15 minutes to allow sauce to reduce and thicken. Add turkey and simmer until heated through. 2 tablespoons drained capers can also be added to sauce.

Makes 4 servings
Source: BC Turkey Marketing Board