Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 7 tablespoons butter at room temperature, plus 2 tbsp
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
  • 8 turkey medallions 2 1/2 oz each
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 7 ounces pappardelle pasta dried
  • 1 red chili pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons curry paste
  • 1 2/3 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 3 tablespoons sliced almonds toasted

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the ground almonds, 7 tbsp butter, rosemary, parsley and salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
  • Season the turkey with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Cook the turkey until lightly browned on all sides. Transfer to a roasting pan and spread with the almond mixture. Bake for 20 mins or until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. Melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter in the large skillet on medium heat. Cook the chili pepper and curry paste for 30 seconds. Stir in the stock and cream and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 mins.
  • Mix the cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and add to the sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring until slightly thickened. Stir in the onions and transfer half to a serving dish. Drain the pasta and toss in the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the turkey medallions with the sliced almonds. Serve with the pasta and remaining sauce.