Spicy Turkey Tenders with Blue Cheese Penne Pasta Recipe

Name: Spicy Turkey Tenders with Blue Cheese Penne Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons celery salt; 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 2 pounds turkey tenders, cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons canola oil; 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups skim milk; 3/4 cup plus 4 tablespoons blue cheese, divided; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 cup hot sauce, warmed (recommended: Franks); 2 tablespoons sea salt; 2 pounds penne rigate pasta; 1/4 cup chopped Roma tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons celery salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 pounds turkey tenders, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons canola oil
8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups skim milk
3/4 cup plus 4 tablespoons blue cheese, divided
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup hot sauce, warmed (recommended: Franks)
2 tablespoons sea salt
2 pounds penne rigate pasta
1/4 cup chopped Roma tomatoes

1
In a small bowl, mix together the dry spices and season turkey tenders.
2
Cover with plastic wrap and place into refrigerator for 1 hour.
3
In a large saute pot over medium heat, add butter and oil.
4
Warm until the butter melts then whisk in flour, until mixture is smooth.
5
Slowly add skim milk with whisk, breaking down solids.
6
When all the milk is added, slightly simmer for 10 minutes and then whisk in 3/4 cup blue cheese and nutmeg.
7
Hold warm.
8
Preheat grill or cast iron skillet to high.
9
Add turkey tender pieces and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, or juice runs clear.
10
Remove from grill, toss in warmed hot sauce, and hold warm.
11
In a large pot heat 2 gallons of water to boil, and add 2 tablespoons kosher salt.
12
Add pasta, and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
13
Toss drained pasta with blue cheese bechamel sauce, next remove turkey tenders from hot sauce, and toss in pasta and bechamel.
14
Garnish with Roma tomatoes and remaining blue cheese.

1755

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spicy Turkey Tenders with Blue Cheese Penne Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Turkey Tenders with Blue Cheese Penne Pasta

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