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Turkey Wings Cacciatore

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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Separate turkey wings at the joints. Wash and pat dry.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve over hot spaghetti or noodles, sprinkling each serving with Parmesan cheese, if you wish.

Notes

You may substitute turkey legs for the wings.