Turkey and Mushroom Creamy Tomato "Gravy" With Gnocchi
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (1 of 6 servings): Calories 494, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Carbohydrates 45 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 32 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Sodium 868 mg
- Total: 1 hr 5 min
- Active: 30 min
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, plus 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 pound white button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped
- A couple sprigs thyme, leaves chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 pound chopped cooked turkey meat
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 pounds gnocchi
- A few grates nutmeg
- Grated Parmesan or Gruyere, for topping
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- Cook's Note: Stir in any leftover mushrooms from your roasted mushroom meal for extra flavor mid-week.
- Heat extra-virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add mushrooms, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf; cook until mushrooms are lightly browned, about 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, raise heat slightly, and cook 5 minutes more. Mix in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer. Add turkey, heat until bubbling, then cool and refrigerate for a make-ahead meal that saves your weeknight.
- Reheat covered over medium heat, uncover, stir in cream, and simmer gently for that irresistible silky texture.
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add gnocchi and cook until they float, 1 to 2 minutespillowy perfection awaits!
- Drain gnocchi, add to sauce with remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and season with fresh nutmeg. Serve in shallow bowls drowned in chunky, creamy gravy and showered with Parmesan or Gruyere. Comfort food that hugs you back!
Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray
