Spaghetti With Smoked Turkey And Leeks Pasta Recipes

Ingredients

1 tbsp. butter

3 large leeks

1 tsp. salt

1/2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock

1 c. heavy cream

1/2 lb. smoked turkey

2 tbsp. chopped parsley

1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper

3/4 lb. spaghetti

Preparation

Step 1In a large frying pan, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the leeks and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are tender, about 10 minutes.Step 2Add the broth, increase the heat to moderately high, and simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the turkey, parsley, and pepper.Step 3In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain and toss with the sauce.Step 4Wine Recommendation: The smokiness of the turkey will be best with a red or white wine with lots of acidity. For a red, look for a pinot noir from Oregon. For a white, try a riesling from the Alsace region of France.