Creamy spaghetti with turkey and tarragon recipe

Name: Creamy spaghetti with turkey and tarragon
Yield: Serves 4
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

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.

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Serves 4
10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook
596 calories / serving

Freezable

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Hearty Food Co. Spaghetti Pasta 500G
Aldi Price Match
300g spaghetti
£0.28
£0.56/kg
Tesco Olive Oil 250Ml
1 tbsp olive oil
£3.10
£12.40/litre
Tesco Turkey Thigh Mince 7% Fat 500G
500g pack turkey thigh mince
£4.00
£8.00/kg
Tesco Shallots Onions 400G
2 shallots, finely chopped
£1.35
£3.38/kg
Tesco Garlic 4 Pack
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
£0.87
£0.22/each
Caparelli Pinot Grigio 187Ml
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150ml white wine
£2.30
£12.30/litre
Tesco 50% Less Fat Creme Fraiche 300Ml
Aldi Price Match
300ml half-fat crème fraîche
£0.75
£2.50/litre
Tesco Wholegrain Mustard 180G
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2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
£0.44
£2.44/kg
Tesco Tarragon 20G
handful tarragon, leaves roughly chopped, plus extra to serve
£0.50
£25.00/kg
Tesco Lemons Each
1 lemon, zested and juiced
£0.37
£0.37/each

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.