Turkey Spring Carbonara – Ontario Turkey

Ingredients

• 2 tsp (10 mL) canola oil
• 2 leeks, white and light green part only, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz (227 g) extra lean ground Ontario turkey
• 2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh thyme leaves
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) hot pepper flakes
• 2 cups (500 mL) chopped fresh asparagus
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) turkey or vegetable broth
• 8 oz (227 g) tagliatelle pasta
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Pinch each freshly ground black pepper and salt
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)