Spicy Turkey Tenders with Blue Cheese Penne Pasta

Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri, 2007

Show: Food Network SpecialsEpisode: Dear Food Network: Thanksgiving

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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 1 hr 55 min

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Ingredients

For the dry rub:

1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons celery salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 pounds turkey tenders, cut into 2-inch pieces

For the bechamel:

3 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons canola oil
8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups skim milk
3/4 cup plus 4 tablespoons blue cheese, divided
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup hot sauce, warmed (recommended: Franks)
2 tablespoons sea salt
2 pounds penne rigate pasta
1/4 cup chopped Roma tomatoes

For the dry rub:

Directions

In a small bowl, mix together the dry spices and season turkey tenders. Cover with plastic wrap and place into refrigerator for 1 hour.

For the bechamel:

In a large saute pot over medium heat, add butter and oil. Warm until the butter melts then whisk in flour, until mixture is smooth. Slowly add skim milk with whisk, breaking down solids. When all the milk is added, slightly simmer for 10 minutes and then whisk in 3/4 cup blue cheese and nutmeg. Hold warm.

Preheat grill or cast iron skillet to high.

Add turkey tender pieces and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, or juice runs clear. Remove from grill, toss in warmed hot sauce, and hold warm.

In a large pot heat 2 gallons of water to boil, and add 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Add pasta, and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.

Toss drained pasta with blue cheese bechamel sauce, next remove turkey tenders from hot sauce, and toss in pasta and bechamel. Garnish with Roma tomatoes and remaining blue cheese.

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recipe Spicy Turkey Tenders with Blue Cheese Penne Pasta
Mark Naples , FL 03-08-2009
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Great Recipe ... but with a warning
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I personally thought it was wonderful ... but I love things the spicier the better. My fiance and children on the other hand... couldn't eat more than a bite. My kids like spicy but this was too spicy for them. I had to cook a second dinner last night. So unless everyone at the table LOVES it kickin' I would maybe forego the Frank's and just rely on the dry rub marinade to provide the kick.Read more
recipe Spicy Turkey Tenders with Blue Cheese Penne Pasta
Jessica Charlestown, NH 03-07-2008
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Great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It was sooooo good!
recipe Spicy Turkey Tenders with Blue Cheese Penne Pasta
Eve Portland, OR 03-03-2008
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Yum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Sooooo good! I cheated and used a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, then tossed it with our favorite BBQ sauce so it... made it quick and ridiculously easy, but still a nice presentation. The flavors worked beautifully together--creamy, sweet, spicy, and just the right amount of salty. The blue cheese wasn't overpowering so even my 5 year-old ate it. Will definitely be adding this one to our regular rotation. Thanks for another great recipe, Guy!Read more
recipe Spicy Turkey Tenders with Blue Cheese Penne Pasta
Kevin Renton, WA 12-06-2007
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a great recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is simple, but a great twist on buffalo wings. I would highly recommend this recipe.
recipe Spicy Turkey Tenders with Blue Cheese Penne Pasta
JO Wilmington, DE 11-11-2007
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Fantastic
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a wonderful recipe. We did not have turkey so I used chicken. It is spicy and creamy and great. I am adding this... to my monthly recipes. It is hot, but we love hot. Can't thank Guy enough for this dish.Read more