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Baked Turkey Parmesan + Bucatini

There's nothing more satisfying than a one-dish meal that will feed a crowd. Oh, there's also nothing more satisfying than a delicious, cheesy pasta bake. This dish is extremely easy to make and it's a crowd pleaser! Breaded and browned turkey cutlets topped with delicious Italian Blend and Parmesan cheeses, on top of a bed of bucatini tossed with tomato sauce. I also livened up our tomato sauce with some extra cheese and herbs to bring this dish the ultimate level of comfort. Gluten-free people, do not worry, you can make this with gluten-free noodles and bread crumbs!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb turkey cutlets thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 box bucatini
  • 2 tbsp salt for pasta water
  • 1 28 oz. jar puréed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup oregano minced or dried
  • 1/4 cup basil minced or dried
  • 1 bag

    Sargento® Reserve Series14 Month Aged Parmesan 

  • 1 bag

    1 bag Sargento® Reserve SeriesAged Italian Blend 

  • Fresh basil for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  • Pour water into a large sauce pan or stockpot. Season generously with salt, and heat on medium high heat until boiling. This is for the pasta. 
  • In another sauce pan, empty the jar of puréed tomatoes and heat on high until bubbling. Add oregano, basil, salt, and 1 cup of the Sargento® Reserve Series™ 14 Month Aged Parmesan and mix. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the sauce come together. 
  • While the water heats, prep the turkey cutlets. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and milk with a fork, until combined. Set the bowl aside.
  • Pour the bread crumbs into a separate large shallow bowl or onto a plate, and spread them out evenly. Set this next to the egg wash bowl.
  • On a flat surface, dry the turkey cutlets with a paper towel. 
  • One by one, submerge each turkey cutlet into the egg wash mixture. Then, dip the coated cutlet into the bread crumbs until fully coated. Place it onto a plate and repeat with each cutlet.
  • Season a large skillet on medium high heat with olive oil until the oil is shimmering. Sear the turkey cutlets for 3 minutes on each side, until browned. Place them on a plate and set aside.
  • The water should be boiling now! Pour the bucatini into the pot and make sure it is fully submerged. Cool for 7-8 minutes, until it reaches just before al dente. (It will cook when we bake it, too!)
  • Remove the pasta from the water (don’t throw the water away!) Take 1/2 cup of pasta water and add it to the sauce. Mix the sauce and continue to let the sauce simmer. If you want a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. 
  • Pour the pasta into a baking dish and let it sit.
  • In the baking dish, toss the pasta with half of the tomato sauce. Add a sprinkle of that 14 Month Aged Parmesan on top!
  • Top the pasta with the turkey cutlets. 
  • With a spoon, spread the rest of the sauce on top of the cutlets, so they are fully coated. If you have extra sauce, just put it on top of the pasta.
  • Generously top the turkey cutlets with the Sargento® Reserve Series Aged Italian Blend. Do as desired.
  • Bake the pasta dish for 7 minutes. 
  • Then, broil the dish on high for 2-4 minutes, until the cheese is perfectly gooey and golden brown! Make sure the dish is on the top rack to get close to the flame.
  • Top with fresh basil and serve!
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