Turkey cacciatore with a twist

This tasty Italian cheese and tomato bake is a fab way to use up leftover meat and a true family favourite

  • Prep:10 mins
    Cook:50 mins
  • Serves 4
  • Easy

Nutrition per serving

  • kcal 477
  • fat 21g
  • saturates 7g
  • carbs 22g
  • sugars 15g
  • fibre 3g
  • protein 50g
  • salt 1g

Ingredients

  • 2 small or 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 x cans chopped tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • little splash vinegar
  • about 500g leftover turkey, shredded into chunks
  • 1 x 125g balls mozzarella
  • 2 good handfuls fresh breadcrumbs

Method

  1. Fry the onion and garlic in the oil until softened. Add the tomatoes and sugar, a little splash of vinegar and some seasoning, then simmer for 20 mins until really thick. Stir in the turkey and transfer to a baking dish. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7.

  2. Tear over the mozzarella in chunks, then scatter over the breadcrumbs with a bit more ground pepper. Bake for 20 mins until turkey is piping hot through, and the top is golden and bubbling. Eat with mash, jackets, rice or pasta

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