Angel Hair Pasta with Herb Butter Sauce
Impromptu, made up, totally delicious dinner tonight using leftover turkey. You could substitute cooked chicken or salmon for the turkey, or leave out the meat to have a meatless side dish or main meal.
Angel Hair Pasta with Herb Butter Sauce
1/2 pound angel hair pasta
1 1/2 small zucchinis, cut into coins, then quartered
1 medium carrot, sliced very thin (I used a mandolin)
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped fine
3 T. butter
3 T. olive oil
1 clove garlic, or 1/2 tsp. jarred garlic
1 T. dried parsley
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 lemon
3 T. Parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped cooked turkey (I used leftovers)
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions. Do not add oil or salt to the water. Cut up zucchini, carrots, and onion and place in top of steamer. Steam until just tender, about 7 minutes. While veggies are steaming, melt butter in a small sauce pan. Add olive oil and garlic, and simmer, stirring for about 2 minutes. Do not let garlic burn. Remove from heat, add in parsley and basil, and squeeze in the juice of the lemon. Stir to mix well, then add cheese and stir again. Set aside but keep warm.
Place turkey in bottom of large bowl. Add in drained, cooked pasta and veggies. Mix gently. Add in butter sauce, and stir again. Garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan and bread crumbs, if desired. Serve immediately. Serves 6.
