SPICY TURKEY TENDERS WITH BLUE CHEESE PENNE PASTA

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Spicy Turkey Tenders with Blue Cheese Penne Pasta image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons celery salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 pounds turkey tenders, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons canola oil
8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups skim milk
3/4 cup plus 4 tablespoons blue cheese, divided
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup hot sauce, warmed (recommended: Franks)
2 tablespoons sea salt
2 pounds penne rigate pasta
1/4 cup chopped Roma tomatoes

Steps:

  • For the dry rub: In a small bowl, mix together the dry spices and season turkey tenders. Cover with plastic wrap and place into refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • For the bechamel: In a large saute pot over medium heat, add butter and oil. Warm until the butter melts then whisk in flour, until mixture is smooth. Slowly add skim milk with whisk, breaking down solids. When all the milk is added, slightly simmer for 10 minutes and then whisk in 3/4 cup blue cheese and nutmeg. Hold warm.
  • Preheat grill or cast iron skillet to high.
  • Add turkey tender pieces and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, or juice runs clear. Remove from grill, toss in warmed hot sauce, and hold warm.
  • In a large pot heat 2 gallons of water to boil, and add 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Add pasta, and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
  • Toss drained pasta with blue cheese bechamel sauce, next remove turkey tenders from hot sauce, and toss in pasta and bechamel. Garnish with Roma tomatoes and remaining blue cheese.

Dream Boy Sabbir
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Meh.


Prince Chinmay
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Not bad, but I've had better.


Sam Madden
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Becca Pope
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Easy to make and very tasty.


Ralepota Kaota
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Delicious!


Moses T Collier Jr
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This was a great recipe! The turkey tenders were moist and juicy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely make this dish again.


Digital Mobile
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The turkey tenders were a bit dry and the pasta was a bit bland. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of cheese, like Parmesan or cheddar.


Manu Thapa
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said the turkey tenders were juicy and flavorful, and the pasta was creamy and cheesy. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Rand0m _R0B98
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I love this recipe! The turkey tenders are always cooked perfectly and the pasta is always creamy and cheesy. I also love the addition of blue cheese, which gives the dish a unique and delicious flavor.


Cheyanne Keene
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The turkey tenders were moist and flavorful, and the pasta was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Natashah Jahan
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I made this dish for a party and everyone loved it. The turkey tenders were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Carmelite Paul
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This recipe was a hit! The turkey tenders were juicy and flavorful, and the blue cheese penne pasta was creamy and cheesy. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.