CREAMY TURKEY AND BACON PASTA

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Make and share this Creamy Turkey and Bacon Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 lb country-style smoked bacon, diced
2 shallots, diced
1 lb mushroom, sliced (shiitake or button)
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon summer savory
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups heavy cream
2 lbs cooked turkey, cubed
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
2 lbs penne pasta, cooked and drained
fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Steps:

In a large frying pan, sauté bacon until no longer pink but not crisp. Leave 2 tablespoons bacon fat in pan, removeing excess. Add shallots, and sauté until translucent. Add mushroooms an green onions; sauté for two minutes.
Add white wine and bring to a boil; reduce and simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Add cooked turkey half-way through the second reduction process.
When sauce is reduced, add 3/4 cup Parmesan, reserving the remaining 1/4 cup. Serve sauce over pasta.
Garnish with fresh parsley and remaining Parmesan. Serve with bread, grilled or toasted wih garlic butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2084.8, Fat 91.3, SaturatedFat 44, Cholesterol 419.9, Sodium 1926.4, Carbohydrate 192.7, Fiber 26.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 120.6