Turkey and Noodle Gratin
- Total Time
- 1 hour
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Ingredients
Yield:4 to 6 servings
- 6ounces fine egg noodles
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 2tablespoons butter
- 2tablespoons flour
- 2cups fresh turkey broth or canned chicken broth
- ½cup heavy cream
- ¼teaspoon red hot pepper flakes
- ½teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
- 3tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1cup crushed canned tomatoes
- 3cups cooked, skinless, boneless turkey cut into bite-size cubes
- 1egg, lightly beaten
- 2tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
423 calories; 24 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 28 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 24 grams protein; 618 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Do not overcook. Drain and return to the pot. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss well.
- Step 2
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring with a wire whisk. Blend well. Add the broth, stirring rapidly with the whisk. When the sauce is thickened and smooth, simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cream, pepper flakes, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Blend well with the whisk and simmer briefly. Set aside.
- Step 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan. Add the shallots and cook briefly, stirring. Add the tomatoes, stir and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the turkey meat and 1 cup of the cream sauce. Stir and blend gently. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Set aside.
- Step 4
To the remaining cream sauce add the beaten egg. Bring to a boil, stirring rapidly with the whisk for 30 seconds. Do not overcook. Remove from the heat.
- Step 5
Add the noodles to a baking pan measuring 11 by 8 by 2 inches. Smooth them over and spoon the turkey mixture over the noodles. Cover with the cream and egg mixture. Smooth over and sprinkle with the cheese.
- Step 6
Preheat the broiler to high and place the dish under the broiler and cook until nicely browned and bubbling on top. Serve immediately.
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Cooking Notes
Kener
You don't bake it?? I'd bake it at 350º for at least 30 min if not 45min. That would brown the top nicely. This is like a kugel but with tomatoes and turkey added to it.
Mattie
Excellent dish! I didn't have turkey so subbed poached chicken torn into bite size pieces. I also added sauteed mushrooms because I love them, and a half cup of sweet baby peas. This dish is destined to be a frequent meal around here!
Hut
While the recipe name is not terribly inspiring, this dish is company worthy. It can be made a ahead and run under the broiler for finishing.
Yes it's a fair amount of work/ clean up. Note, this is especially good with smoked turkey.
My family has enjoyed this dish for decades.
Diana
I was starting to feel disappointed in this recipe as I was tasting things about halfway through the cooking, but in the end it came out surprisingly delicious! I never have shallots so always end up using onion instead, and I don't like red pepper flakes, but otherwise I basically followed the recipe. I did follow Kener's advice in the comments and baked it at 350 for 30 minutes, since I don't have a broiler, and it all came out great. Will be a go-to for leftover turkey.
Mary Steele
De-vine!! Made with leftover chicken that I had roasted in the manner of the Citrus baked salmon - so, lots of lemony/orangey olive oil which I used in this recipe. Also subbed gluten free pasta and no one noticed. This is a total keeper and perfect for a crowd.
Diana
I was starting to feel disappointed in this recipe as I was tasting things about halfway through the cooking, but in the end it came out surprisingly delicious! I never have shallots so always end up using onion instead, and I don't like red pepper flakes, but otherwise I basically followed the recipe. I did follow Kener's advice in the comments and baked it at 350 for 30 minutes, since I don't have a broiler, and it all came out great. Will be a go-to for leftover turkey.
Mattie
Excellent dish! I didn't have turkey so subbed poached chicken torn into bite size pieces. I also added sauteed mushrooms because I love them, and a half cup of sweet baby peas. This dish is destined to be a frequent meal around here!
Hut
While the recipe name is not terribly inspiring, this dish is company worthy. It can be made a ahead and run under the broiler for finishing.
Yes it's a fair amount of work/ clean up. Note, this is especially good with smoked turkey.
My family has enjoyed this dish for decades.
Kener
You don't bake it?? I'd bake it at 350º for at least 30 min if not 45min. That would brown the top nicely. This is like a kugel but with tomatoes and turkey added to it.
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