Gordon Ramsay's 10-minute pasta a real winner

 

Gordon Ramsay's 10-minute pasta, featuring a turkey and leek sauce with crispy sage breadcrumbs, proved to be a delightful culinary adventure for Anneta Konstantinides. Inspired by Ramsay's cookbook "Ramsay in 10," which focuses on quick and easy recipes, Anneta decided to give this dish a try. Here's how her experience unfolded:

Anneta gathered all the necessary ingredients for Ramsay's pasta, including fresh penne pasta, ground turkey, leeks, heavy cream, sage leaves, garlic, shallots, lemon, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. She also prepared fresh breadcrumbs by processing torn bread slices in a food processor.

The cooking process began by heating olive oil in a Dutch oven and sautéing grated shallots and garlic until fragrant. Then, she added sage leaves and ground turkey, cooking until the meat was lightly browned.

While the turkey cooked, Anneta sliced and cleaned the leeks, letting them soak in cold water to ensure they were thoroughly clean. She also boiled the pasta until al dente and added the leeks to the boiling water for a brief cook.

Next, Anneta added heavy cream to the turkey mixture, allowing it to come to a boil before reducing the heat to simmer.

In parallel, she prepared crispy sage breadcrumbs by frying chopped sage leaves with olive oil until golden brown.

Once the pasta and leeks were cooked, Anneta drained them and added the pasta to the turkey sauce. She then incorporated finely chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, giving everything a good stir.

To finish, Anneta topped the pasta with crispy sage breadcrumbs, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil.

The final result was a vibrant and flavorful pasta dish that exceeded Anneta's expectations. The turkey and leek sauce provided a light yet flavorful base, complemented by the freshness of lemon zest and parsley. The crispy sage breadcrumbs added a delightful crunch, enhancing the overall texture of the dish.

Overall, Anneta thoroughly enjoyed Ramsay's 10-minute pasta and found it to be a perfect midweek meal option. Whether craving a light yet satisfying dinner or seeking a recipe that celebrates the flavors of spring, Ramsay's pasta proved to be a winner.