Turkey in Creamy Mushroom Sauce with Pasta
Thin turkey strips and mushrooms in a rich, velvety cream sauce, served over al dente pasta.
- Time
- 30 min
- Serving
- 652 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $2.80
- Protein
- 50 g
Ingredients
- 1 Turkey breast filletpack 600 g ≈ $5.96 140 g
- 2 Pastapack 450 g ≈ $1.37 80 g
- 3 Button mushrooms≈ $7.50 per kg 80 g
- 4 Cream 10%pack 500 ml ≈ $2.40 80 ml
- 5 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 40 g
- 6 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 3 g
- 7 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 10 g
- 8 Salt 2 g
- 9 Ground black pepper to taste
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Slice turkey1 into 1 cm x 5 cm strips, finely chop the onion5, slice mushrooms into 0.5 cm rounds, and mince the garlic6.
Boil water for the pasta2. Heat butter3 in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sear turkey1 for 5–6 minutes until golden and no longer pink inside, seasoning lightly with salt.
Add onion5 and mushrooms, cooking for about 6 minutes until the onion softens and mushrooms brown slightly.
Pour in the cream4, add garlic6, salt, and pepper; simmer on medium heat for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Cook pasta2 in boiling salted water for 8–10 minutes until al dente, drain, reserving half a cup of pasta water.
Toss pasta2 with turkey1 and sauce, warming through for 2 minutes, thinning with reserved pasta water if needed.
Taste for seasoning, plate, and serve hot.
Tips
- Why it works
- Cut turkey into thin strips so it cooks evenly in 5–6 minutes without drying out. Overthick pieces stay pink inside.
- Substitutions
- Use 80g oyster mushrooms instead of champignons. They’re cheaper and absorb sauce similarly. Replace cream with 80g Greek yogurt for tanginess.
- Common mistakes
- Turkey stays pale if undercooked; cut a piece to check. Juices should run clear. Overcooked pasta turns mushy and clumps when tossed.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh or within 2 days. Reheat in a pan with 10ml water for 3 minutes. Freezing makes the sauce separate.
- Serve with
- Pair with a simple green salad and crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Works for weeknight dinners when you need protein fast.
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