Hey Amy!

I love turkey and pasta.  I am not sure if it’s because the pasta is a nice substitute for mashed potatoes or if it’s because I like to sleep and between the carb overload and the tryptophan, I pass out!  This recipe came from my Crock Pot recipe book I picked up last week at Jack’s World for $5.99.  It’s the craziest combination store located in midtown Manhattan.  The first level is a 99 cent or dollar store as many of you know in your own communities.  The second and third level is known as “Jack’s World” and is a combination of Big Lots and Ollie’s (if you are lucky enough to have these close out stores in your area).   I never know what is going to happen when I go there–what I may find and what I may see in the bad behavior of crazy women trying to get the bargains.  Anyway, I digress.  This recipe is easy as most slow cooker recipes are.  The best part is the leftovers almost taste better the next day because the flavors soak into the pasta.

Ingredients:

2 lbs. turkey tenderloins
1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
1/4 c. thinly sliced green onions
4 Tbsp. fresh tarragon, minced
1/4 c. dry white wine
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 c. plain yogurt
1 Tbsp. fresh minced parsley
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. water
4 c. pasta of your choice (I like angel hair)

Combine turkey, celery, onions, 2 Tbsp. tarragon, wine, salt and pepper in slow cooker.  Mix thoroughly and cover.  Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (I needed the full 8).  When turkey is no longer pink, remove from pot and cut into 1/2 inch thick medallions.  Turn the cooker to high and add yogurt, remaining 2 Tbsp. tarragon, parsley and lemon juice to the juices in the stoneware.

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water.  Add the mixture to the cooker and cook until the juices thicken.  In the meantime cook pasta according to package instructions.  Serve turkey medallions over pasta.  Drizzle with tarragon sauce.

The colors of the dish look lovely on your plate and the flavors are bursting in your mouth.  Enjoy!

xo–me

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