Linguine with turkey & mushrooms

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2mediumsOnions
½poundsMushrooms, fresh
2mediumsPlum tomatoes
2tablespoonsOlive oil
2cupsTurkey, cooked
teaspoonThyme, dried
teaspoonRosemary, dried
teaspoonOregano, dried
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
½cupDry vermouth or white wine
½cupChicken stock
teaspoonHot red-pepper sauce
12ouncesLinguine
4tablespoonsButter; softened
1tablespoonParsley, fresh; minced

Directions

PREPARATION: Peel and thinly slice onions and mushrooms. Cut tomatoes into ½-inch dice.

COOKING AND SERVING: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onions and mushrooms and saute until softened, about 3 minutes. Add turkey, spices, salt, pepper tomatoes, and vremouth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Add stock and simmer until sauce has reduced to ¾ cup, about 5 minutes. Stir in red-pepper sauce. Remove from heat, cover and keep warm.

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large soup kettle. Add 2 tablespoons salt and the pasta. Boil until pasta is al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain pasta and toss with butter and sauce over very low heat.

Adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

[COOKS magazine; Jan/Feb 1989]