3/4 lb lean ground turkey (approximately one small package)
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/4 cup sweet red onion, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Pinch of salt & black pepper
2 cups whole wheat or spelt macaroni noodles
2 large, sweet Ontario red apples*, cored and cubed
Sauce:
1 tsp powdered mustard
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup skim milk
3/4 cup light ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded aged white cheddar
Pinch of salt
Crust:
1 cup ground cornmeal
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In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of olive oil, onion, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper. Heat a non-stick skillet on medium to high heat and add turkey mixture. Cook until turkey is completely browned, cover and remove from heat.
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Bring 4 cups (1 L) of salted water to boil, add macaroni. Cook as per directions on the package.
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Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine mustard, cayenne, milk, ricotta, cheddar cheese and salt.
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Preheat oven on Broil at 400°F (200°C).
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Strain cooked macaroni and pour into a 9- x 13-inch (22.5 x 32.5 cm) baking dish. Mix in cooked turkey and apples. Pour sauce over the entire pasta mixture, followed by a drizzling of 4 tbsp (60 mL) of olive oil. Sprinkle evenly and generously with cornmeal. Broil for 15 minutes or until top is crisp and golden brown.
Tip: Garnish with fresh parsley. To reheat in oven add 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) of skim milk per serving to moisten.
*Variety Tip: For best results, use Ontario Empire, Gala or Cortland apples.
Source: www.onapples.com
Ingredients
3/4 lb lean ground turkey (approximately one small package)
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/4 cup sweet red onion, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Pinch of salt & black pepper
2 cups whole wheat or spelt macaroni noodles
2 large, sweet Ontario red apples*, cored and cubed
Sauce:
1 tsp powdered mustard
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup skim milk
3/4 cup light ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded aged white cheddar
Pinch of salt
Crust:
1 cup ground cornmeal
Directions
1
In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of olive oil, onion, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper. Heat a non-stick skillet on medium to high heat and add turkey mixture. Cook until turkey is completely browned, cover and remove from heat.
2
3
Bring 4 cups (1 L) of salted water to boil, add macaroni. Cook as per directions on the package.
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5
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine mustard, cayenne, milk, ricotta, cheddar cheese and salt.
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7
Preheat oven on Broil at 400°F (200°C).
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9
Strain cooked macaroni and pour into a 9- x 13-inch (22.5 x 32.5 cm) baking dish. Mix in cooked turkey and apples. Pour sauce over the entire pasta mixture, followed by a drizzling of 4 tbsp (60 mL) of olive oil. Sprinkle evenly and generously with cornmeal. Broil for 15 minutes or until top is crisp and golden brown.
