Best 7 Linguine With Turkey Sausage And Pesto Recipes

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Do you have an appetite for a delicious and satisfying meal that's easy to prepare? Consider cooking linguine with turkey sausage and pesto. This flavorful dish combines the tangy zest of pesto, the savory richness of turkey sausage, and the satisfying texture of linguine pasta. With just a few ingredients and some simple steps, you can create a meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LINGUINE WITH TURKEY SAUSAGE AND PESTO



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Provided by Dianne Jefferies

Categories     Herb     Mushroom     Pasta     Pepper     turkey     Sauté     Sausage     Fall     Bon Appétit     Washington

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 pound fully cooked turkey sausage (such as kielbasa), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced
6 large mushrooms (about 6 ounces), sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
3/4 pound linguine, freshly cooked
1/2 cup purchased pesto sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, bell pepper, mushrooms and green onions. Sauté mixture until vegetables soften, about 7 minutes. Add pasta, pesto sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Toss until mixture is combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide pasta mixture among plates. Pass additional Parmesan separately.

TURKEY LINGUINE



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Here's a combination I concocted to use when I'm in a hurry. It's a quick, delicious and complete meal that I frequently serve to guests. You may want to keep it a secret that you prepared this attractive, colorful skillet dish in just half an hour!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound boneless turkey breast, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
8 ounces linguini or pasta of your choice, cooked
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry turkey in oil for 2 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broccoli, carrots, basil, tarragon, thyme and pepper; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; add to the turkey mixture. Cook and stir until the mixture comes to a boil; cook 2 minutes longer. Serve over linguine; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

LINGUINE WITH TURKEY SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS



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This classic Italian-American combination is made light and bright with turkey sausage and yellow bell peppers. Arugula gives the dish a peppery taste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound linguine
1 pound turkey sausage, casings removed
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 yellow (or red) bell peppers, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons arugula, torn
Coarse salt and ground pepper, for seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook linguine. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta water; return pasta to pot.
  • Meanwhile, cook sausage and 2 tablespoons water in a large covered nonstick skillet over medium until fat renders, 5 minutes. Uncover; raise heat to medium-high. Brown sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, 7 minutes.
  • Add garlic, bell peppers, and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water; cook until peppers soften, 6 minutes. Add 3/4 cup pasta water and butter; swirl to combine.
  • Transfer to pot. Add arugula; season with salt and pepper. Toss; add more pasta water as desired. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g

TURKEY SAUSAGE WITH PASTA



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If you're looking for recipes with turkey sausage, stop here. This has the perfect blend of meaty, veggie and cheesy goodness. You'll be craving what's good for you when this pasta dish is on the menu. -Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet. Add the onion, green pepper and mushrooms. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Stir in the tomatoes, Italian seasoning and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve sausage mixture over pasta; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

LINGUINE WITH PEPPERS AND SAUSAGE



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This is a very quick and delicious dish. Serve with additional cheese if you desire.

Provided by Jackie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package linguini pasta
½ pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup white wine
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. Saute sausages in a heavy skillet over medium high heat until light brown, breaking up clumps with back of spoon. Add peppers, onion, and garlic; saute until tender. Add wine and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, about 6 minutes.
  • Drain pasta, and add to the skillet. Toss to combine. Add cheese, and toss to blend. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 26.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 556.8 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

PENNE WITH SPINACH PESTO AND TURKEY SAUSAGE



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Spinach takes center stage here: it serves as the base for the super-green pesto, along with basil and peas, and leaves are crisped in the oven for the topping. Coins of roasted Italian turkey sausage add heft but can be omitted if you want to go vegetarian.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 cups packed curly spinach leaves, well washed and dried
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/3 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage (3 to 4 links)
1 pound short pasta, such as penne rigate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a food processor, combine 4 cups spinach, basil, lemon juice, 1/2 cup peas, and olive oil; process until combined. Pulse in cheese; season with salt and pepper. Using kitchen shears, snip sausage into 1-inch pieces. Drizzle with oil; roast on a rimmed baking sheet until undersides are brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Flip and push to one side. Lightly drizzle remaining 3 cups spinach with oil; season with salt and pepper. Scatter evenly over other half of sheet; roast until sausage is cooked through and spinach is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot; add pesto, sausage, remaining 1 cup peas, and pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, topped with crisped spinach, more cheese, and a drizzle of oil.

QUICK LINGUINE WITH TURKEY RAGU FOR TWO



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This lovely meal for two is done in about 30 minutes. It tastes decadent but is pretty healthy! While you may certainly combine the cooked linguine with the sauce, I prefer to serve the sauce on top of the linguine.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ½ ounces linguine pasta
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
½ pound Italian turkey sausage links
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup baby spinach
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Remove turkey links from their casings. Cook and stir turkey in the hot skillet, breaking it up into crumbles. Continue cooking until browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Add drained tomatoes and garlic. Reduce heat and simmer until tomatoes are broken down, about 10 minutes. Mix in reserved tomato liquid, Parmesan cheese, and cream. Add spinach. Drain linguine, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Add pasta water to the sauce if needed. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted down, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve sauce on top of the drained linguine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 114.8 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1509.6 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh herbs, good quality olive oil, and flavorful cheeses will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the turkey sausage. Cook it until it is just cooked through, to prevent it from becoming dry and tough.
  • If you don't have pesto on hand, you can make your own by combining basil, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor or blender.
  • Serve the linguine with additional pesto, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Conclusion:

This linguine with turkey sausage and pesto is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The combination of savory turkey sausage, creamy pesto, and al dente linguine is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple green salad for a complete meal.

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