BONNIE'S MACARONI SKILLET

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This is one of those meals I have made so many times with no recipe, and it has just sort of evolved over the years. It is made in a huge skillet, so there will be plenty of leftovers to freeze for another day. Add crunchy French bread or garlic bread, and a tossed green salad, and dinner is served. Don't forget the wine!...

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 quarts of spaghetti sauce, home made or bottle kind
2 pounds of ground turkey
2 onions, sliced
4 stalks of celery, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 can sliced mushrooms drained
3 large cloves of sliced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces of large cooked macaroni.
1/3 cup white wine
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 green onions sliced on diagonal
SEASONING FOR TURKEY
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
salt and pepper to taste
AT THE TABLE
fresh grated parmesan
crushed red pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. THE SAUCE Dump the prepared sauce in a large sauce pan and turn the burner on low. Add the drained mushrooms.
  • 2. COOK THE MACARONI Put a large pan of water on to boil the macaroni. When it is boiled drain and set aside.
  • 3. THE TURKEY Place the ground turkey in a medium sauce pan. Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon basil, 2 tablespoon onion flakes, salt and pepper to taste. Cook the turkey, mixing the spices in until it is light brown and done. Dump the meat in the sauce. Use this pan to saute the vegetables.
  • 4. THE VEGETABLES Using the same skillet you fried the turkey in, place it over medium heat and add the olive oil Slice the vegetables and add them to the skillet. Saute until vegetables are tender, then deglaze the pan with 1/3 cup of white wine.
  • 5. PUTTING IT TOGETHER Use a super large and deep enough skillet to hold everything. Dump the sauce and turkey mixture in it, then add the vegetables and macaroni, mix well. cover and simmer about 20 minutes. Garnish with green onions and parsley. Serve with fresh grated parmesan at the table, some crushed red pepper for a kick, crunchy French bread, or garlic bread, tossed green salad and a glass of wine! Enjoy!
  • 6. COOK'S TIP It is even better the next day when flavors blend over night.

amy m
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This macaroni dish was a great way to use up some leftover ingredients. I had some cooked macaroni, some cream, and some cheese, and this recipe was the perfect way to put them all together. The dish turned out great! The macaroni was cooked perfectl


Floki Lyrical
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This macaroni dish was a total disaster! The instructions were unclear and I ended up with a huge pot of gluey macaroni. The sauce was bland and the cheese was rubbery. I would definitely not recommend this recipe.


hamayun khan
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This macaroni dish was a great way to use up some leftover ingredients. I had some cooked macaroni, some cream, and some cheese, and this recipe was the perfect way to put them all together. The dish turned out great! The macaroni was cooked perfectl


Mahmood ali
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This macaroni dish was a bit too salty for my taste. The sauce was a little too concentrated and the cheese was a bit too sharp. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less salt and a different type of cheese.


Bishop Isaacs
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This macaroni dish was a delicious and easy weeknight dinner. The ingredients were simple and easy to find, and the instructions were straightforward. The dish turned out great! The macaroni was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorfu


Violet Mukuze
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This macaroni dish was a great way to use up some leftover ingredients. I had some cooked macaroni, some cream, and some cheese, and this recipe was the perfect way to put them all together. The dish turned out great! The macaroni was cooked perfectl


KARAN Chaudhary
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I found this macaroni dish to be a bit too time- consuming to make. The instructions were a bit unclear and I had to make a few educated guesses. The dish turned out okay, but I don't think I would make it again.


Dheilyz
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This macaroni dish was a bit bland for my taste. The sauce was a little too creamy and the cheese wasn't very flavorful. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some additional spices or herbs to the sauce.


Sumaira Suliman
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I've made this macaroni dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The creamy sauce and crispy topping are the perfect combination. I highly recommend this recipe!


Wali Tiger
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This macaroni dish was a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The ingredients were simple and easy to find, and the instructions were straightforward. The dish turned out great! The macaroni was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I


Riasat ALI Cheema
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The creamy sauce and crispy topping were perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zuboraj Mia
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This macaroni dish was a hit at our family dinner! It was easy to make and so flavorful. The creamy sauce and gooey cheese were perfect with the tender macaroni. We'll definitely be adding this to our regular rotation.