Pasta- with Turkey, Basil and Creme Fraiche

By á-2015

Ingredients

• 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated fresh linguine pasta
• 1 (8-ounce) container crème fraîche
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest $
• 1/2 teaspoon salt $
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups shredded cooked turkey
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice $
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Details

Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, whisk together crème fraîche and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Toss pasta and turkey in sauce mixture, adding enough cooking water to evenly coat pasta. Stir in lemon juice and basil. Serve immediately.
*Crème fraîche is a cultured cream product similar to sour cream, but with a less tangy taste and a softer texture. You can substitute Mexican crema or a mixture of equal parts sour cream and whipping cream.
Caroline Wright, Coastal Living