Braised and Pulled Turkey Pasta

Braised and Pulled Turkey Pasta

Ready in 2 hrs 50 mins

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 2 hrs 20 mins

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes

Servings

Servings 5

Ingredients  

  • 4 boneless and skinless turkey thighs
  • 2 turkey drumsticks you can also use a turkey breast or a whole turkey leg to make this recipe
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper  
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 1 celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1½ cup poultry broth the broth must reach halfway up in the pot. It is possible that quantities vary depending on the type of pot used
  • 350 g long pasta use long pasta, like fettucine, pappardelle or tagliatelle pasta

Ingredients for serving

  • fresh parsley chopped
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
  • In an oven-proof cooking pot with a lid, heat half of the oil. Sear the turkey on all sides until golden. Season with salt and pepper. Set turkey aside.
  • In the same pot, heat the remaining oil. Brown the onion, the carrot and the celery for a few minutes, until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour on the vegetables and mix well. Add thyme and 1 bay leaf.
  • Deglaze with white wine. Mix well and bring to a boil, until liquid has reduced by half.
  • Return turkey to pot. Pour poultry broth up to mid-height (see 2nd note).
  • Bring to a boil, cover and continue cooking in the oven for 2 hours.
  • Remove turkey from the oven. Debone and pull turkey. Return to pot. Adjust seasoning, if needed.
  • In the meantime, cook pasta al dente in salted boiling water (follow cooking instructions on package). Drain.
  • Serve pasta with pulled turkey sauce.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and parmesan.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 632kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 55gFat: 15gSodium: 836mg

Credit:

Marie-Noël Ouimet / @urbaine_city