SMOKED TURKEY PASTA

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I had this when I was in college and have searched for the recipe since then. This recipe seems to be close (if not the same) to the one I remember.

Provided by liesel101

Categories Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups broccoli florets (cut small)
10 ounces rotelle pasta
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (flakes)
1 lb smoked turkey (1/4-inch thick, cubed)
2/3 cup roasted red pepper (drained, diced)
1 cup chicken stock (or broth)
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add small amount of salt and broccoli. Cook until crisp-tender. Transfer broccoli to an ice bath using a slotted spoon, reserving water in pot. Return water to a boil, and add pasta. Cook until slightly tender (still firm to bite). Drain pasta and broccoli thoroughly, patting broccoli dry.
While pasta is cooking, melt butter and olive oil over low heat in large skillet. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until garlic is tender. Add turkey and sauté until heated through.
Add stock, pasta, broccoli, and roasted red peppers to the turkey mixture and mix. Increase heat to high and cook until pasta has absorbed most of the liquid, stirring frequently. Divide pasta among plates and top with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.9, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 84.4, Sodium 1550.3, Carbohydrate 109.8, Fiber 14.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 35.4