I don't have any unique or humorous stories to tell. I felt like trying to create something using marinara and the mascarpone cheese in my fridge. So, taking a cue from a technique I've seen Giada do a couple times, I came up this quick, satisfying dish.
Turkey Ragu
Serves 4
Cook Time - about 20 min
INGREDIENTS
1 lb pasta (I used rigtoni)
2 TBSP olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb ground turkey
red wine, for de-glazing
1 jar chunky marinara sauce (or make your own)
8 oz mascarpone cheese
A few basil leaves, torn
DIRECTIONS
Cook noodes to al dente. Drain & set aside.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic and cook about 3 minutes. Add ground turkey and brown.
Turn heat to high and add a bit of red wine to de-glaze the pan.
Turn heat to medium-low and add marinara sauce (should be about 3-4 cups). Simmer about 10 minutes.
Add mascarpone and basil and mix together until well blended. Once blended, add pasta and toss until well-coated.
**I think this sauce would be great with some small chunks of fresh veggies - maybe some zucchini, carrots, celery, and green/red peppers.**
2 comments:
Oooh - I like that this uses marscapone cheese... and your idea of adding veggies sounds great!
Ooh, I think you're right that it would be good with zucchini. Well done! Looks awesome!
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