# Pasta Stir Fry

This is a simple recipe to make pasta stir fry with turkey and vegetables.

- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 750 g boneless turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Bouillon cube
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 0.5 carrot
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 Scotch bonnet pepper
- 1 onions
- 300 g spaghetti
- oil
- 1 handful chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed Bouillon
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper

## Instructions

1. Start by preparing the pepper mix. Blend the red bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, and scotch bonnet pepper in a chopper until roughly blended.
2. Set the blended pepper mix aside.
3. Remove the skin and bones from the turkey.
4. Cut the turkey into bite-sized pieces.
5. Season the turkey with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chicken stock cubes, and pepper.
6. Mix the seasoned turkey well and let it marinate for a bit.
7. Wash and cut the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and carrots into thin slices.
8. Slice the onions.
9. Mince some garlic.
10. Heat some oil in a pan.
11. Fry the seasoned turkey pieces in two separate batches until browned.
12. Remove the fried turkey from the pan and set aside.
13. Add the sliced onions and minced garlic to the pan.
14. Fry the onions and garlic for a few minutes.
15. Add the blended pepper mix to the pan.
16. Fry the pepper mix for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
17. Season the pepper mix with salt, chicken seasoning cube, and pepper.
18. Boil salted water for the spaghetti.
19. Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook for about 6 minutes, until cooked but not soft.
20. Remove a little bit of the pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.
21. Add the fried turkey and sliced vegetables to the sauce.
22. Mix well and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes to let the veggies cook slightly.
23. Add the cooked pasta and a little pasta water to the pan.
24. Mix everything thoroughly and allow the pasta to soak up most of the sauce.

## Equipment

- chopper
- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- tongs
- pan
- strainer

## Tips

- When frying the meat, avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming instead of frying, which prolongs browning.
- You can use chicken instead of turkey.
- Mushrooms are a great addition to this dish.
- Using pasta water helps the pasta and sauce combine more easily, but regular water can also be used.
- Make sure the pasta is cooked but not soft.
- For a healthier alternative, you can cook the turkey in an air fryer, oven, or grill instead of frying it in oil.
- Fry the pepper mix for a few minutes to remove the sour taste of the tomatoes.
- Stir constantly while frying the pepper mix.
- The vegetables should be stir-fried for about 3 to 4 minutes to ensure they cook properly but retain some crispness.
- Let the pasta soak up most of the sauce after mixing it in for optimal flavor absorption.
- Adjust seasonings to taste during each step of the cooking process for a balanced flavor profile.
- Ensure all vegetables are thoroughly rinsed before cutting and cooking to maintain hygiene and remove any impurities.
- Cut the vegetables into thin slices to ensure even cooking and better texture in the stir-fry.
- Season the turkey thoroughly before cooking to infuse flavor into the meat.
- Allow the seasoned turkey to marinate for a bit to enhance its flavor.
- Remove the skin and bones from the turkey to prepare it for bite-sized pieces.
- Save the turkey skin and bones for making meat stock later, reducing waste and creating a flavorful base for other dishes.
- Blend the pepper mix to a rough consistency for a textured sauce.
- Heat the oil properly before frying the meat to ensure it browns effectively and quickly.
- Fry the turkey in separate batches if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure proper browning.
- Stir the onions and minced garlic for a few minutes to release their aromas and flavors before adding the pepper mix.
- Cook the spaghetti in salted water for approximately six minutes, or as indicated by your pasta's brand, until al dente.
- Reserve a small amount of pasta water before draining the spaghetti; this starchy water is useful for emulsifying the sauce and helping it cling to the pasta.
- After adding the pasta and pasta water, mix everything very well and allow the pasta to absorb most of the sauce for maximum flavor and richness.
- Once the pasta stir-fry is complete, serve immediately to enjoy it fresh and hot, appreciating all the combined flavors and textures.

## Source

- Original video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B0VtuBNEgII&pp=ygUOc3RpciBmcnkgcGFzdGE%3D
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e3204c88-1e0c-418a-9207-aeb55ff4fbc9
- Extracted: 2025-06-25

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