Creamy spaghetti with turkey and tarragon recipe
If you're craving a big bowl of pasta, then you really can't go wrong with this summery take on traditional spaghetti Bolognese. With turkey mince to make it a little lighter and a gorgeous crème fraîche, mustard and tarragon sauce, this easy recipe is truly delicious.
See method- Serves 4
- 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook
- 596 calories / serving
- Freezable
Ingredients
- 300g spaghetti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 500g pack turkey thigh mince
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 150ml white wine
- 300ml half-fat crème fraîche
- 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- handful tarragon, leaves roughly chopped, plus extra to serve
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 2515kJ 596.0kcal
- Fat
- 18g
- Saturates
- 9g
- Salt
- 0.8g
- Sugars
- 10g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 65.2gProtein 41.9gFibre 3.0g
Method
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water following the packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the mince, shallots and garlic and cook for 8-10 mins, until the meat is browned and the shallots are softened. Stir in the wine and leave to bubble for 2 mins.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the crème fraîche and mustard. Cook for 1-2 mins, then add the tarragon, lemon zest and juice.
- Drain the spaghetti and tip into the pan; toss until coated in the sauce. To serve, divide between 4 plates and scatter over the extra tarragon.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
Freeze sauce only – cook as instructed and allow to cool completely. Then transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container, seal and freeze for up to 1-3 months. To serve, defrost thoroughly in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat and serve, place on medium heat, stirring occasionally until the dish is heated through, and continue with recipe.
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