Our new Minced Turkey Tetrazzini recipe takes a classic American dish and spins it in a way that’s suitable for those with swallowing difficulties. The recipe uses THICK & EASY® Level 5 Ready Meats and Pureed Pasta to create a meal that meets IDDSI Levels 5, 6 & 7!
Ingredients
| 2 Servings | 6 Servings | 12 Servings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| THICK & EASY® Minced Ground Turkey – Level 5 Ready Item: 114404 |
1/2 cup | 1 bag (11.9 oz) | 2 bags (11.9 oz) |
| Tetrazzini sauce or creamy mushroom sauce, pureed smooth* | ~1/4 cup | ~1 1/2 cups | ~3 cups |
| THICK & EASY® Bulk Pureed Pasta – IDDSI Level 4** Item: 114399 |
1/2 cup | 3 cups | 6 cups (1 1/2 quarts) |
*Make sure sauce does not have particulates and is pureed before adding to turkey
**Pasta may be served in a variety of ways:
- Portion 1/2 cup onto a plate and spread evenly
- Serve straight from the bag by making a very small snip in the corner of the bag and pipe onto plate
- Place pasta in pastry bag with desired tip and pipe onto plate
How To Prepare
- Combine THICK & EASY® Minced Ground Turkey – Level 5 Ready with smooth sauce and stir well.
- Heat thoroughly to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F. (If sauce separates from meat during heating, stir well and drain any excess liquid.)
- Keep hot for service at 135°F or higher.
- Prepare THICK & EASY® Bulk Pureed Pasta – IDDSI Level 4** per package directions and hold for service.
- To serve: Portion 1/2 cup of pureed pasta onto serving plate.**
- Top pasta with about 2/3 cup of turkey and sauce mixture.
- Garnish with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: ~2/3 cup meat with sauce and 1/2 cup of pureed pasta
Calories: 360
Total Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 90mg
Sodium: 640mg
Total Carbs: 18g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Total Sugars: 1g
Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 18g
Vitamin D: 0% DV
Calcium: 4% DV
Iron: 8% DV
Potassium: 0% DV