small bunch of fresh basilshredded, for the sauce and to garnish
For the tomato sauce:
2tbspolive oil
4garlic clovesfinely sliced
pinch of caster sugar
splash of red wine vinegar
2x 400g tins chopped tomatoesor passata
1tspdried oregano
Instructions
Put the flour in a shallow dish and season with a little salt. Tip the egg into another dish, then the breadcrumbs and parmesan into a third dish, stirring to combine. Working with one turkey breast steak fillet at a time, coat in the flour, then dip into the beaten egg, and finally coat in the cheesy breadcrumb mixture. Transfer the breadcrumbed steaks to a plate as you go. See freezer instructions below.
To make the sauce, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a medium saucepan and sizzle the garlic for 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the sugar and add a splash of the vinegar, then tip in the chopped tomatoes or passata. Add the oregano and approx 1 tbsp of the shredded basil, season and bubble for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. See freezer instructions below.
Heat 4 tbsp of olive oil a large frying pan over a medium heat and cook the breadcrumbed turkey breast steaks for 3 minutes on each side (fresh or from frozen) until golden and crisp. Arrange them on a baking tray. Spoon a little of the sauce over the middle of each steak, and top each with a slice of mozzarella.
Heat the grill to high. Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions, then drain and toss with the remaining sauce. Grill the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes, or 1 to 2 minutes more if they’re from the freezer, until the mozzarella is melted and bubbling. Garnish with the extra parmesan and shredded basil, then serve.
Freezer Instructions
Breaded turkey breast steaks - stack the steaks in a freezer proof container between sheets of baking parchment. Will keep frozen for three months.Tomato sauce - leave to cool completely, then transfer to a freezer proof container (portion it into more than one, if you like). Will keep frozen for up to three months. Defrost overnight in the fridge, then reheat in a pan until piping hot.
Notes
Both the breaded turkey and tomato sauce can be frozen for another day – – see Freezer Instructions above.
The recipe can easily be doubled if you need to serve more people.