Penne with Turkey, Arugula, and Sun-Dried-Tomato Vinaigrette

Name: Penne with Turkey, Arugula, and Sun-Dried-Tomato Vinaigrette
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 170 grams arugula (about 3 bunches), cut into 1/2-inch strips, or 5 ounces (1 bunch) watercress, large stems removed; 2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 79 milliliters olive oil; 227 grams penne; 1 teaspoons salt; 6 reconstituted sun-dried tomato halves, chopped; 454 grams turkey cutlets, cut into 1/2-by-1 1/2-inch strips

Penne with Turkey, Arugula, and Sun-Dried-Tomato Vinaigrette requires approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. Watching your figure? This dairy free recipe has 511 calories, 33g of protein, and 21g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. If you have arugula, balsamic vinegar, fresh-ground pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It works well as an affordable main course.

Instructions

In a blender, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Blend until a paste forms. With the machine running, add the 1/3 cup oil in a thin stream.

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Sprinkle the turkey with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. In a large frying pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat. Cook the turkey, in two batches if necessary, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Do not overcook.

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Transfer the turkey to a large bowl and add the arugula.

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In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne until just done, about 13 minutes.

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Drain, toss with the turkey and arugula and the tomato vinaigrette, and serve warm.

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Wine Recommendation: A fruity red will complement the sharpness of the arugula. Try a Beaujolais-Villages from France or a dolcetto from Italy. In either case, chill the wine slightly before serving.

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