Bon Appetit/November 2004

Gratin of Penne, Turkey, and Mushrooms

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6-8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
12 ounces penne 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 2/3 cup sliced shallots (about 5)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1-1/2 cups turkey gravy (preferably homemade) 1-1/2 cups (packed) coarsely grated Gruyere cheese (about 6 ounces), divided
1/2 cup whipping cream 3 cups diced cooked turkey meat (about 1 pound)



1 Position rack in top third of oven; preheat to 350 F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain.
2 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; saute 1 minute. Add mushrooms and thyme; saute until mushrooms and thyme; saute until mushrooms are tender and dark brown, about 12 minutes. Add pasta, gravy, 1 cup cheese, and cream to mushroom mixture; stir to blend. Mix in turkey. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake gratin until sauce is bubbling around edges and tips of pasta are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes and serve.

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