Tuscan Turkey Sauce and Pasta Recipe

Name: Tuscan Turkey Sauce and Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5- to 6-pound turkey, cut in quarters and prepared as for Turkey Chili; 2 large onions, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, or 2 to 3 teaspoons dried basil; Salt, freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 to 3 pounds hot spaghettini, cooked al dente and drained; Grated Romano cheese; Grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

5- to 6-pound turkey, cut in quarters and prepared as for Turkey Chili
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, or 2 to 3 teaspoons dried basil
Salt, freshly ground pepper to taste
2 to 3 pounds hot spaghettini, cooked al dente and drained
Grated Romano cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese

1
Cook the turkey in water with onion, celery, parsley and peppers, as for Turkey Chili.
2
Remove and cool.
3
Cut the meat from the bird into small dice.
4
Reduce the broth to 4 cups.
5
Saute the onion in the butter and oil, add the tomatoes and simmer until the tomatoes are melted into the onions.
6
Add the basil, salt and freshly ground pepper.
7
Combine with the 4 cups broth and cook down for 20 minutes.
8
Add the diced turkey and heat through.
9
Put the pasta on a large platter (toss it with a little oil first).
10
Spoon some of the turkey sauce over the top and serve the remainder in a bowl.
11
Serve grated cheese in bowls, to sprinkle on top.
12
Drink a Volpolicella or Chianti.

465

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5- to 6-pound turkey, cut in quarters and prepared as for Turkey Chili, 2 large onions, coarsely chopped, 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Turkey Sauce and 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.

Tuscan Turkey Sauce and Pasta

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