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2 bowls of turkey parmigiana with spaghetti in blue bowls with a mustard napkin on the side.

Turkey Parmigiana

By: Deborah
This turkey parmigiana recipe combines breaded turkey breast steaks, rich marinara sauce, and melty mozzarella for a lighter, protein-packed twist on the classic chicken parm. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
PREP: 40 minutes
COOK: 30 minutes
TOTAL: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients

  • 50 g (1.8 oz) plain flour
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 75 g (¾ cup) fresh breadcrumbs
  • 15 g (0.5 oz) parmesan finely grated, plus extra to garnish
  • 4 turkey breast steaks
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 125 g (4.4 oz) ball mozzarella cut into 4 slices
  • 300 g (10.6 oz) spaghetti

For the tomato sauce:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic finely sliced
  • a pinch of caster sugar
  • a splash of red wine vinegar
  • 2 x 400 g (28 oz) tins chopped tomatoes, or passata
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • a small bunch of fresh basil shredded, for the sauce and to garnish
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Put the flour in a shallow dish and season with a little salt. Tip the egg into another dish, then the breadcrumbs and parmesan into a third dish, stirring to combine. Working with one turkey breast steak at a time, coat in the flour, then dip into the beaten egg, and finally coat in the cheesy breadcrumb mixture. Transfer the breadcrumbed steaks to a plate as you go.  (To freeze - see Freezer Instructions below.)
  • To make the sauce - heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil over a medium heat in a medium saucepan and sizzle the garlic for 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the sugar and add a splash of the vinegar, then tip in the chopped tomatoes or passata. Add the oregano and approx 1 tbsp of the shredded basil, season and bubble for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.  (To freeze - see Freezer Instructions below.)
  • Heat the 4 tbsp of olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and cook the breadcrumbed turkey breast steaks for 3 minutes on each side (fresh or from frozen) until golden and crisp. Heat the grill to high.
  • Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti following pack instructions. Arrange the fried turkey breast steaks on a baking tray. Spoon a little of the sauce over the middle of each steak, and top each with a slice of mozzarella.
  • Grill the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes, or 1 to 2 minutes more if they’re from the freezer, until the mozzarella is melted and bubbling.   Drain the spaghetti and toss with the remaining sauce.
  • Garnish with freshly ground black pepper, the extra parmesan and shredded basil, then serve.

Freezer Instructions

  • Breaded turkey breast steaks - stack the steaks in a freezer proof container between sheets of baking paper. They will keep frozen for 3 months.
  • Tomato sauce - leave to cool completely, then transfer to a freezer proof container (portion it into more than one, if you like). The sauce will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge, then reheat in a pan until piping hot.

Notes

  • Freezable - both the breaded turkey and tomato sauce can be frozen for another day – see Freezer Instructions below.
  • Gluten-free option - use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour for breading.
  • Dairy-free option - replace mozzarella and parmesan with plant-based cheese alternatives.
  • Cheese options - provolone or a mix of mozzarella and parmesan will give a creamier topping.
  • Herbs and spices - try adding oregano, basil or chilli flakes to the breadcrumb mixture for added flavour.
  • This turkey parmigiana recipe can easily be adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.
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Nutrition

Calories: 719kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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