Name: Creamy turkey, bacon and brussels sprouts linguine (great for leftovers!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 16 ounces brussels sprouts (washed, outer leaves peeled, and halved); salt and pepper; 2 egg yolks; 4 tablespoons crème fraiche (or cream); zest of 1 lemon; a handful of parmesan cheese (plus extra for sprinkling); 3 slices of bacon (or leftover ham, chopped); 2 garlic cloves (chopped); 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or about 3 sprigs fresh); 7 ounces leftover cooked turkey or chicken; 4.5 ounces linguine pasta (or similar)

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Last Updated on 16 Dec 19

Who can resist a creamy pasta? But this one’s got even more going for it than normal. It’s great for using up tasty Christmas leftovers (or any meaty leftovers, really …). And as it’s got a carbonara-like sauce with just a drizzle of cream, it isn’t even all that bad for you.

Turkey, bacon and brussels sprouts linguine - perfect for leftovers!

Brussels sprouts as you’ve never known them before!

When it comes to veggies, brussels sprouts have never really been the coolest kids on the block.

But they have had a tiny bit of an image boost recently as people have discovered that you can do more with them than just boil them to a mush! You can pan-fry them, roast them, mix yummy things like chestnuts and bacon through them, crumble them raw through a salad and even, as I read recently, deep fry them (now that I’d like to try).

This creamy turkey, bacon and brussels sprouts linguine might not be the sexiest looking bowl of pasta you’ll ever eat, but I promise you it’s pretty tasty.

I ROASTED the brussels, which means they get all crispy and sweet and caramelized – delicious.
Bacon adds another good hit of flavour.
Then there’s crowd-pleasing roast turkey.
Add a bit of garlic and thyme.
Last but not least, there’s a carbonara-style sauce made of egg yolks, slightly tangy crème fraiche (or cream if you can’t find that), lovely fresh lemon zest and a nice big handful of parmesan.

Alternative ways to make it

Use ham instead of bacon if that’s what you’ve got.
Throw in however much turkey (or chicken – why not?) you have left, even if it’s just a bit.
I also think leftover chopped-up pigs in blankets (little sausages with bacon wrapped around them – it’s a UK Christmas dinner thing!) would be great. That way, you could skip the bacon and make the whole thing even easier.

The only thing I wouldn’t substitute would be the brussels. And make sure you do roast them – honestly, they’re delicious!

What do you usually make with your Christmas leftovers – if you have any? To be honest, I don’t expect to have any (too greedy), but I think it’s worth buying the ingredients especially to make this lovely creamy linguine.

Creamy…. but relatively healthy!

Oh, and just because it’s got ‘creamy’ in its name, doesn’t mean it’s all that bad for you. There’s just a drizzle of crème fraiche or cream in the sauce, plus a couple of eggs and a bit of cheese.

More brussels sprouts recipes

Crispy brussels sprouts with tahini sauce and almonds

honey balsamic chicken with mushrooms and brussels sprouts

Leftovers macaroni cheese

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