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Turkey Wings Cacciatore

Nova Scotia Turkey Farmers
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Canadian

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2-4 lb. turkey wings 4-6 whole wings
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 clove garlic minced or pressed
  • Water to cover
  • 2 onions coarsely chopped
  • 1 can 4 oz. sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 can 15 oz. whole tomatoes
  • 1 can 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf crushed
  • Hot spaghetti or noodles
  • Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Separate turkey wings at the joints. Wash and pat dry.
  • Heat oil in heavy Dutch oven or deep heavy pot. Add garlic. Brown wings one at a time over high heat. Add water and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours or until wings are very tender.
  • Remove wings to another dish. Boil liquid until reduced to 1 cup. Return wings to pot. Add mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, 15-30 minutes longer.
  • Serve over hot spaghetti or noodles, sprinkling each serving with Parmesan cheese, if you wish.

Notes

You may substitute turkey legs for the wings.