Legendary Recipes

Kentucky Legend’s uncompromising, authentic, perfected premium meats are available in a variety of sizes, flavors and precooked and pre-sliced options—giving you and your family the chance to enjoy, with little to no preparation, a richly fulfilling meal any time of day, any day of the week.

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Creamy Pesto and Turkey Spaghetti

Perfect for a date-night dinner, this rich and creamy spaghetti is quick to prepare and delivers delicious flavors.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup (8 oz) Kentucky Legend Quarter Sliced Turkey, diced
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook garlic for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Add turkey, pesto and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until well coated.
  3. Stir in cream; bring to boil. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened slightly.
  4. Toss pasta with sauce and reserved cooking liquid until pasta is well coated. Stir in half of the Parmesan.
  5. Divide among 4 plates. Top with remaining Parmesan, basil and pine nuts.

Tip: Substitute linguine or fettuccine for spaghetti.

  • 10min.
    PREP TIME
  • 30min.
    TOTAL TIME
  • 4
    SERVINGS