Herbed Turkey Medallions with Roasted Garlic Penne

Culinary Setting
Professional
Servings
12
Product
Boneless Breast
Dish Type
Pasta

Ingredients

3/4 c olive oil

2 tbsp dried thyme leaves

36 2-oz TURKEY MEDALLIONS

Flour As needed

3/4 c olive oil

2-1/4 lbs fresh asparagus, 1/2-inch bias cut

3 lbs penne pasta

1/2 c olive oil

3 tbsp butter

12 c shiitake mushrooms, sliced

1 tbsp dried thyme

Salt and freshly ground black pepper As needed

1-1/2 qt TURKEY STOCK

1/2 c red wine vinegar

1/3 c roasted garlic, minced

1/2 c fresh parsley, chopped

3/4 c Parmesan cheese, grated

3/4 c pine nuts, toasted

3/4 c Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions


Thyme Infused Olive Oil



Heat oil in skillet. Pour oil into a bowl containing thyme. Cover and allow to set for 24 hours.




Turkey



Lightly dredge turkey in flour, shaking off excess.


Heat cup oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté turkey about 2-3 minutes per side until cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.


Hold warm.




Asparagus



Cook asparagus in boiling water until bright green and slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and cool on a rack.


Reserve for service.




Pasta



Return water to a boil and cook pasta to al dente stage. Drain.




Sauce



Over medium heat, heat olive oil in a large deep sauté pan until almost smoking. Add butter.


Place mushrooms in a single layer and brown about 1 minute prior to stirring. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes.


Add thyme and reserved asparagus to pan with mushrooms and sauté 20-30 seconds. Add salt, pepper and stock.


Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by a third.


Stir in vinegar and garlic. Add drained pasta and toss.


Toss in parsley and 3/4 cup Parmesan.




Plating and service



For each serving: place 3 cups pasta in a shallow pasta bowl. Position 3 turkey medallions atop pasta.


Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon thyme infused oil.


Garnish with 1 tablespoon pine nuts and an additional 1 tablespoon Parmesan.


Nutrition Facts

1140 Total Calories

470 Calories from Fat

53 g Total Fat

82 % Daily Total Fat

10 g Saturated Fat

50 % Daily Saturated Fat

130 g Cholesterol

43 % Daily Cholesterol

790 mg Sodium

33 % Daily Sodium

98 g Total Carbohydrates

33 % Daily Total Carbohydrates

7 g Dietary Fiber

28 % Daily Dietary Fiber

7 g Sugars

65 g Protein

25 % Daily Protein

20 % Daily Vitamin C

20 % Daily Calcium

50 % Daily Iron