Turkey Polpettone With Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Turkey Polpettone With Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground turkey; 2 slices bread soft fresh, crumbled; 2 egg yolks; 4 tablespoons green onion thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon sage leaves chopped fresh; 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 6 ounces mozzarella cheese whole-milk, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 jar marinara your favorite, or see recipe below for easy Homemade Marinara; 1 bag spinach baby leaf; salt

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground turkey
2 slices bread soft fresh, crumbled
2 egg yolks
4 tablespoons green onion thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sage leaves chopped fresh
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
6 ounces mozzarella cheese whole-milk, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 jar marinara your favorite, or see recipe below for easy Homemade Marinara
1 bag spinach baby leaf
salt

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["Pre-Heat Oven to 350u00b0", "Put the turkey in a bowl. Add the bread crumbs, egg yolks, onion, sage, Worchester, and lemon zest and mix them in by hand very gently. Do not over mix the turkey mixture; the less you handle it the lighter it is. Add the cubed mozzarella, salt and pepper and again, with your hand, gently combine it into the mixture.", "Form a ""loaf"" with the turkey mixture on a baking sheet or a 13 x 9"" cake pan. If using the cake pan do not spread it out to fit the pan, again form a ""loaf"" with it.", "After 45 minutes, put the spinach around the turkey loaf and spoon some of the marinara sauce over the loaf and spinach. Put it back in the oven for another 15 minutes. Total bake time should be 1 hour or until internal temperature is 165u00b0. Let rest 7 minutes before slicing.", "Even your pickiest eaters I think will enjoy this. They may even look at you and tell you that it is Mangialicious!", "http://www.mangialicious.com/main-course/turkey-polpettone-with-marinara-sauce"]

590

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground turkey, 2 slices bread soft fresh, crumbled, 2 egg yolks, 4 tablespoons green onion thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Turkey Polpettone With Marinara Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Polpettone With Marinara Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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