BONNIE'S MACARONI SKILLET

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This is one of those meals I have made so many times with no recipe, and it has just sort of evolved over the years. It is made in a huge skillet, so there will be plenty of leftovers to freeze for another day. Add crunchy French bread or garlic bread, and a tossed green salad, and dinner is served. Don't forget the wine!...

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 quarts of spaghetti sauce, home made or bottle kind
2 pounds of ground turkey
2 onions, sliced
4 stalks of celery, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 can sliced mushrooms drained
3 large cloves of sliced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces of large cooked macaroni.
1/3 cup white wine
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 green onions sliced on diagonal
SEASONING FOR TURKEY
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
salt and pepper to taste
AT THE TABLE
fresh grated parmesan
crushed red pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. THE SAUCE Dump the prepared sauce in a large sauce pan and turn the burner on low. Add the drained mushrooms.
  • 2. COOK THE MACARONI Put a large pan of water on to boil the macaroni. When it is boiled drain and set aside.
  • 3. THE TURKEY Place the ground turkey in a medium sauce pan. Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon basil, 2 tablespoon onion flakes, salt and pepper to taste. Cook the turkey, mixing the spices in until it is light brown and done. Dump the meat in the sauce. Use this pan to saute the vegetables.
  • 4. THE VEGETABLES Using the same skillet you fried the turkey in, place it over medium heat and add the olive oil Slice the vegetables and add them to the skillet. Saute until vegetables are tender, then deglaze the pan with 1/3 cup of white wine.
  • 5. PUTTING IT TOGETHER Use a super large and deep enough skillet to hold everything. Dump the sauce and turkey mixture in it, then add the vegetables and macaroni, mix well. cover and simmer about 20 minutes. Garnish with green onions and parsley. Serve with fresh grated parmesan at the table, some crushed red pepper for a kick, crunchy French bread, or garlic bread, tossed green salad and a glass of wine! Enjoy!
  • 6. COOK'S TIP It is even better the next day when flavors blend over night.

Royal Roman
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This macaroni skillet is a great comfort food. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly.


Chris Montelbano
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Manda King
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I love this macaroni skillet! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly.


Hanri
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This macaroni skillet is a great comfort food. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly.


Edward Nyarko Relax
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This macaroni skillet is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly.


Salam Ifeoluwa
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni, but this skillet was surprisingly good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly.


MD Ajad Mia
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This recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni skillet turned out delicious!


tawhidul Islam
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Yum! This macaroni skillet was so good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly.


Emebet Weldya
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The macaroni skillet was a hit with my family.


Yeachi YT
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This macaroni skillet is a great comfort food. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the peas and carrots, which add a pop of color and sweetness.


zahidali Shar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni skillet turned out delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Jonathan Lafond
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I followed the recipe exactly and the macaroni skillet turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly.


Tumisho Shoroma
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This was a quick and easy recipe to make. The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


narbahadur Poudel
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Robiual
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My family loved this recipe! The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Nancy Frank
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This macaroni skillet is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the peas and carrots, which added a pop of color and sweetness.