Tuscan Roast Turkey Breast Recipe

Name: Tuscan Roast Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary, plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped, plus 5 sprigs for roasting; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh sage, plus 5 sprigs for roasting; 2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, coarsely chopped; 1 dried chile, crumbled; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 turkey breast (about 7 pounds), deboned, trimmed, and butterflied; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 ounces pancetta or bacon, thinly sliced; 1 cup black seedless grapes (optional); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought turkey or chicken stock; Farro, Orange, and Pine Nut Dressing, for serving (page 377)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary, plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped, plus 5 sprigs for roasting
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh sage, plus 5 sprigs for roasting
2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, coarsely chopped
1 dried chile, crumbled
1 garlic clove, minced
1 turkey breast (about 7 pounds), deboned, trimmed, and butterflied
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces pancetta or bacon, thinly sliced
1 cup black seedless grapes (optional)
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought turkey or chicken stock
Farro, Orange, and Pine Nut Dressing, for serving (page 377)

1
Stir 3 tablespoons oil, parsley, coarsely chopped rosemary, chopped sage, zest, fennel seeds, chile, and garlic in a bowl.
2
Rub all over turkey, and season with salt and pepper.
3
Place in a shallow, nonreactive baking pan; cover.
4
Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight).
5
Preheat the oven to 375F.
6
Let turkey stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
7
Put herb sprigs into pan.
8
Roll up turkey.
9
Cover evenly with pancetta, and tie with kitchen twine; return to pan.
10
Drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil; season with pepper.
11
Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the turkey registers 160F, about 1 1/2 hours.
12
Add grapes to pan if desired during last 20 minutes.
13
Transfer turkey to a cutting board; let rest 20 minutes.
14
Transfer pan juices to a bowl, and reserve for another use.
15
Heat pan on top of stove over medium heat.
16
Add wine, and cook, stirring, until reduced by half.
17
Stir in stock, and bring to a boil.
18
Reduce heat, and simmer until slightly thickened.
19
Stir in finely chopped rosemary, and season with salt and pepper.
20
Slice turkey; transfer to a platter.
21
Serve with herbed pan sauce and dressing.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped, 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary, plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped, plus 5 sprigs for roasting, 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh sage, plus 5 sprigs for roasting, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Roast Turkey Breast 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.

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Tuscan Roast Turkey Breast

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