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CREAMY PASTA WITH TURKEY

INGREDIENTS 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 package (8 oz / 227 g) mushrooms, finely chopped 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter 1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine or chicken broth 1/3 cup (75 ml) whipping (35%) cream 1/4 cup (50 ml) milk 2 cups (500 ml) diced cooked turkey Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/3 lb (150 g) Extra Aged Village Cheddar, shredded 4 cups (1 L) cooked long pasta (spaghetti, fettuccini or linguini, etc.) 1/2 cup (125 ml) sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrated or oil-packed, cut in strips 3 tbsp (45 ml) chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp (30 ml) pine nuts, toasted PREPARATION 1. In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium heat and cook garlic and mushrooms for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. 2. To deglaze pan, add wine and bring to a boil. Add cream, milk, mushrooms, turkey, salt and pepper; simmer for a few minutes, without boiling, until heated through. 3. Set aside 1 oz (30 g) of cheese for garnish. Add remaining cheese to pan and melt over medium heat, stirring well. 4. Add cooked pasta, tomatoes, parsley and pine nuts. Stir well, heat through and serve immediately, sprinkled with cheese. TIPS You can prepare sauce and pasta ahead, warming sauce to melt cheese before adding pasta and remaining ingredients. Serves 4 ~ Prep 15 Minutes ~ Cooking Time 15 Minutes

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