Tagliatelle Leftovers

Tagliatelle Leftovers is a comforting and creamy pasta dish made from bits you likely already have in the fridge. Leftover chicken, crispy bacon, and sautéed mushrooms are brought together in a silky carbonara-style sauce, then tossed with hot tagliatelle. Finished with fresh basil, this dish proves that simple ingredients can create something truly delicious.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings People

Ingredients

200 g tagliatelle
1 cup cooked chicken shredded or chopped
2 rashers bacon cooked chopped
4 large mushrooms sliced
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
2 large eggs free range
40 g Parmesan grated or Pecorino cheese
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
basil leaves to garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the tagliatelle and cook according to packet instructions until al dente.
200 g tagliatelle
Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
In a small bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the grated cheese. Season with a little black pepper and set aside.
2 large eggs, 40 g Parmesan, salt, freshly ground black pepper
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil or butter in a large pan over medium heat.
1 tbsp olive oil
Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until browned and soft, about 5 minutes.
4 large mushrooms
Stir in the chopped bacon and shredded chicken.
1 cup cooked chicken, 2 rashers bacon
Cook for a further 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Add the drained pasta to the pan. Remove the pan from the heat, then quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture, tossing everything together vigorously to create a creamy sauce.
If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Season to taste, scatter over a few torn basil leaves, and serve the tagliatelle leftovers immediately with extra cheese if desired.
basil leaves

Notes

Cook’s Tip:

Tagliatelle Leftovers is very flexible – you can throw in extras like spinach, roasted veg or a spoonful of pesto.

It’s a brilliant way to use up leftovers while still enjoying a plate of something warm and satisfying.

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