One Pot Cheesy Turkey Casserole
3/4 c Dry bread crumbs
2 tb Parmesan, freshly grated
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Dried basil
2 Egg whites
1 lb Turkey scaloppine (sliced very thin)
2 tsp Olive oil
2 tsp Butter
1/2 c Asiago cheese, shredded
-EGGPLANT TOMATO SAUCE
1 Eggplant
1 T Olive oil
1 Onion, chopped
2 Garlic cloves, minced
28 oz Canned stewed tomatoes
1 ts Dried basil
3/4 tsp Granulated sugar
1/2 tsp Dried oregano
1/4 tsp Pepper
Eggplant Tomato Sauce: Peel and chop eggplant. In heavy saucepan,
heat oil over medium heat; cook eggplant, onion and garlic, stirring,
for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add tomatoes, mashing with
fork, basil, sugar, oregano and pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat;
simmer, stirring occasionally, for about
15 minutes or until thickened.
[Sauce can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.]
In bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper and basil. In
separate bowl, whisk egg whites. cut turkey into serving-size
portions; dip into egg whites, then into crumb mixture to coat on
both sides. In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 ts each of the oil and
butter over medium-high heat; cook turkey in batches, adding
remaining butter and oil as necessary, for 4 minutes or until browned
on both sides.
Pour sauce into shallow 10-cup casserole dish; arrange turkey in
single layer over sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil. Bake,
covered, in 350F 180C oven for about 25 minutes or until turkey is
tender and sauce is bubbly. Remove foil; broil for 2 minutes or until
cheese is bubbly.
4 servings