Tortellini And Smoked Turkey Recipes

TURKEY IN A SMOKER

Steps:

• Preheat smoker to 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C).
• Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry. Rub the crushed garlic over the outside of the bird, and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Place in a disposable roasting pan. Fill turkey cavity with butter, cola, apple, onion, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Cover loosely with foil.
• Smoke at 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C) for 10 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) when measured in the thickest part of the thigh. Baste the bird every 1 to 2 hours with the juices from the bottom of the roasting pan.

TORTELLINI AND SMOKED TURKEY

Steps:

• Bring water for tortellini and green beans to boil in covered pot.
• Chop whole onion.
• Heat nonstick skillet until it is very hot. Reduce heat to medium-high, and add oil.
• Sauté onion until it begins to brown.
• Chop whole peppers, and add to onion with hot-pepper flakes. Cook until peppers are soft.
• Cut turkey into bite-size pieces, and place in serving bowl.
• Wash, trim and cut green beans into inch-long pieces.
• Place green beans and tortellini in boiling water, and cook 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
• Wash and dry greens.
• With food processor running, put garlic through feed tube.
• Squeeze lemon juice, and add to processor along with yogurt, chutney and mustard; process to blend.
• Drain green beans and tortellini, and add to bowl with onion, pepper and dressing. Mix to coat with dressing. Arrange greens on serving dish and top with salad.

TURKEY TORTELLINI TOSS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey, zucchini and garlic over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink, 7-9 minutes, breaking turkey into crumbles; drain. Add tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper flakes; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese., Drain tortellini; add to skillet and toss to combine. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND TORTELLINI SKILLET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat a large 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add smoked sausage, cook until brown. Add garlic, onion and bell pepper. Lower heat to medium and stir until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in cooked tortellini, oregano, marinara sauce and one cup of cheese. Top with remaining cheese. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.