23 | 05 | 2012
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Turkey Piccata Pasta

3/4 lb. linguine 4 tbsp. unsalted butter or margarine 1/3 cup rinsed and drained bottled capers 3 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 cups bite-size roast turkey meat 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup freshly fine grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese Directions Bring a 6-qt. pot of salted water to a boil; cook linguine until al dente, about 8 minutes. Melt butter in a large skillet over moderately-high heat; add capers and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup pasta water and juice to skillet; bring to a simmer. Drain pasta and add to skillet with turkey; simmer, tossing together with tongs until turkey is heated through and pasta is coated with sauce, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in parsley and oil; salt and pepper to taste. Serve pasta sprinkled with cheese.