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Southern Italian Turkey Pasta Puttanesca

I didn’t grow up having traditional “Sunday dinners”, however, my husband’s family did. When we were first married and when our children were little, we ALWAYS went to my in-laws for a big dinner every weekend.

As the years went by and my in-laws became older, the dinners were held more and more often at our home.  Even now, with our grown children scattered across the country, it is a tradition my hubby and I continue each week.

And, both of our kids, even though they live alone, almost always make a big dinner on the weekend and have leftovers for lunches and quick dinners for the upcoming week. The dinner tradition lives on!

Southern Italian Turkey Pasta Puttanesca

However, turkey is not just for Sunday!

It’s so easy to prepare and with a variety of cuts available, it’s very versatile too.  Thighs, breasts, drumsticks, sausages and ground turkey are all readily available, making it super easy to try to include turkey in every meal – breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Turkey is also a very economical option, which makes a big difference when trying to watch your dollars and cents.  Plus, it’s light, lean and packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, making turkey an easy and healthy choice any day of the week.

Southern Italian Turkey Pasta Puttanesca

I have to admit, though, one of my favourite dinners to make is a traditional roast turkey.  Not only is a whole roast turkey dinner economical, it’s an easy, no muss, no fuss meal to prepare and has the huge benefit of leftovers!

With the leftovers, I have made everything from turkey pizzas to bbq turkey clubs, turkey soup to turkey tacos and turkey stir fry to turkey casseroles.

But, today I want to share with you a fabulous recipe for, Southern Italian Turkey Pasta Puttanesca. It is made with turkey sausage (found at your local grocery store) and is certain to become a family favourite. It is so tasty and “bonus”…easy to make any night of the week.

 

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Southern Italian Turkey Pasta Puttanesca
 
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Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 5 anchovies, finely chopped
  • 2 turkey sausages
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • ½ cup sundried olives, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tsp hot pepper flakes
  • 350 gr pasta
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tbsp salt for pasta water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Season tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Broil in the oven on the middle rack for 8 – 12 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
  3. Bring 8 cups water to boil; add salt.
  4. Add pasta and follow package instructions. Cook until al dente.
  5. Very important: reserve 1 cup pasta water and set aside.
  6. While pasta is cooking, heat ½ tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  7. Remove casing from sausage and break up into 1-inch pieces. Add to pan and cook until browned and cooked through.
  8. Add anchovies and garlic and cook until anchovies dissolve and garlic is cooked through 2-3 minutes.
  9. Add roasted tomatoes.
  10. Add olives and capers.
  11. Remove from heat.
  12. Add pasta directly to saucepan.
  13. Add ½ cup of the reserved pasta water and toss.
  14. Add fresh basil, hot pepper and, ½ tsp olive oil.
  15. Add up to ½ cup of additional pasta water, a little at a time, if pasta begins to dry out.
  16. Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
TIP: This dish works well with leftover turkey too. Just substitute the sausage for some cubed or shredded turkey breast or thighs for an equally delicious pasta dish.

We’re definitely having turkey for our upcoming Easter dinner, it’s very often our “go-to” protein and the perfect choice anytime you want an easy to make, memorable, Sunday (or Wednesday or Saturday) dinner with your family!

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  10. Erika Letson says

    I would love to try the Turkey Lasagna with Ricotta and Basil for a nice spring dinner with my family!

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  14. Diana Powell says

    the THAI COCONUT TURKEY SOUP sounds wonderful ! I love serving a soup as a starter for get togethers.

    Reply

  17. Wendy Jensen says

    My favorite turkey recipe for spring get togethers is the SPINACH AND RICOTTA STUFFED TURKEY BREAST.

    Reply

  18. LILLIAN BROWN says

    The ONE POT FRENCH FARMHOUSE TURKEY BRAISE would be ideal for my family or entertaining our friends.

    Reply

  24. Reg. says

    Great contest :) I love turkey pot pie made with leftover turkey bits from the night before. Somehow leftover turkey tastes better.

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  25. Judy Cowan says

    Love grilling turkey in the Spring for get-togethers. The Apple – Cheddar Turkey Burgers sound worth trying out!

    Reply

  33. Cheryl Grandy says

    I’d like to try the Turkey Spring Carbonara – I think it could become a favourite spring turkey recipe.

    Reply

  35. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    I love turkey in all shapes and forms, I love breast the most and this is why I choose PEACH GLAZED ROASTED TURKEY BREAST, doesn’t that sounds scrumptious?

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  48. Christina Ferguson says

    One of my favorite recipes from the Canadian Turkey site is Turkey Spring Carbonara. I make this for a lunch when I have a family home for the weekend. They love it.

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  55. Jennifer (@JusticeSadie) C says

    The THAI COCONUT TURKEY SOUP is a huge hit here. We have made it a few times! So Delisio

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  58. Pauline Milner says

    We are having the oven baked turkey eggplant parmesan tonight. Thanks for the awesome post and giveaway opportunity!

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  62. Julie bolduc says

    The OVEN-BAKED TURKEY EGGPLANT PARMESAN looks so yummy next home I make turkey I am definitely making this

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  66. Maritess says

    I would prepare the One Pot French Farmhouse Turkey Braise. It is easy and colourful just right for Spring entertainment.

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  70. Cheryl says

    The Turkey soup or turkey pasta look amazing! I’ve never used my turkey to make a soup that looks like that or a pasta inspired by the south and they both look delicious! I would love to try either recipe.

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  75. Mandy says

    For family get togethers, I like the
    Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers. It’s healthy and tasty and easy to make.

    Reply

  88. KELLY E says

    I would try the Oven-Baked turkey Eggplant Parmesan, I love Eggplant Parmesan I am sure it would be amazing with turkey.

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  95. Lauraleigh says

    Oooh I’m having my family over for Easter and I’m definitely going to add the BACON-WRAPPED TURKEY BITES WITH CRANBERRY-CHIPOTLE BBQ SAUCE to the menu! Yum!!

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  97. Karla Sceviour says

    The TURKEY APPLE & KALE GRAIN SALAD would be great for spring get togethers,or to have with a bbq-sounds delicious.

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  99. Mary Jaglowitz says

    My husband and I like turkey alot. We eat all kinds of receipes however when we have company or family we love to serve Roast Whole Turkey. It is a delicious meal for all. Some like dark meat/light meat/breast or legs. It’s nice to be able to give everyone what they like. Turkey is moist and yummy.

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  113. janine a says

    i’ve tried the turkey tacos they were great! The Turkey Apple & Kale Grain Salad recipe looks good as well, would like to try that one

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  118. amber says

    Holy wow this sounds fantastic OVEN-BAKED TURKEY EGGPLANT PARMESAN.
    I love all those things Turkey is the best!

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  125. Kristi F says

    The Turkey Spring Carbonara is great for spring dinners since it’s easy and uses yummy spring asparagus.

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  129. Cairine says

    I would like to try the TURKEY SPRING CARBONARA, I love pasta and as most other people do too it would make a nice dinner with a salad for company.

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  136. Nicole B says

    We are really into eggplant lately so the one we would love to try is the recipe OVEN-BAKED TURKEY EGGPLANT PARMESAN

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  153. Angelehm says

    I would love to try OVEN-BAKED TURKEY EGGPLANT PARMESAN. I have really not had much experience with that veg but I want to . This recipe would be the perfect dish.

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  165. Dayle B. says

    I would like to try the tasty sounding ONE POT FRENCH FARMHOUSE TURKEY BRAISE.
    Very hearty looking too. Sure would like to snag this swag.I am talking Turkey,
    my families fav. meal.

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  167. VICTORIA KLASSEN says

    Hey thanks for the awesome contest! The best is always the following day to quickly make GRILLED TURKEY SUNDRIED TOMATO w/ PESTO & PROVOLONE ON CIABATTA BREAD

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  174. Sara Lima says

    The One Pot French Farmhouse Turkey Braise looks FABULOUS – Braising guarantees a FAB meal, and easy peasy. Leaves time for frolicking out of doors, now that the weather is nice! :)

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  192. Krista M says

    A lovely spring dish would be the Turkey Primavera Tart! Perfect to serve at gatherings or an Easter brunch1

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  210. Angela September says

    I’m a huge eggplant fan and i’ll definitely be trying the OVEN-BAKED TURKEY EGGPLANT PARMESAN!! yum!

    Reply

  211. Belinda Sk says

    the turkey eggplant parmesean looks amazing. Sadly, it wouldnt fare to well with my braces that I just got put on lol but once they are off in seven months, I’ll definitely have to try it!!

    Reply

  214. angela eagle says

    Turkey Quesadillas because everything mexican tastes awesome so turkey and mexican must be the bomb

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  219. Angela Jones says

    I love my mothers traditional roasted turkey with bacon on top. But I think I will have to try several of those recipes! Yum!

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  223. Dayle B says

    I would like to try making the tasty sounding and appealing looking,
    ONE POT FRENCH FARMHOUSE TURKEY BRAISE recipe.
    sure would like to snag this useful gc swag.

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  237. AD says

    A perfect meal for get togethers and spring dinners with family and friends would be Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs; not only is it a comforting, wholesome meal, but healthy!

    Reply

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