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
| INGREDIENTS | 2 Serving | 6 Servings | 12 Servings |
| Butter | 1 1/2 Tbsp | 1/4 cup | 1/2 cup |
| Dried, minced onion | 1 tsp | 1 Tbsp | 2 Tbsp |
| Flour | 2 tsp | 2 Tbsp | 1/4 cup |
| Chicken broth | 2/3 cup | 2 cups | 4 cups |
| Heavy cream | 1/3 cup | 1 cup | 2 cups |
| Turkey, cooked, finely ground | 3 oz (cooked) | 9 oz (cooked) | 1 lb 2 oz (cooked) |
| Orzo pasta, cooked | 1 cup (cooked) | 3 cups (cooked) | 6 cups (cooked) |
| Salt & pepper | To taste | To taste | To taste |
| Peas* | 1/4 cup | 3/4 cups | 1 1/2 cups |
| Water | 1 Tbsp | 3 Tbsp | 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp |
| THICK & EASY® Instant Food and Beverage Thickener | 1/2 tsp | 1 1/2 tsp | 1 Tbsp |
| Breadcrumbs | 1 1/2 Tbsp | 1/4 cup | 1/2 cup |
| Parmesan cheese (grated) | 1 tsp | 1 Tbsp | 2 Tbsp |
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