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Turkey Marsala with Sautéed Spinach

Lean turkey cutlets benefit from a slightly sweet Marsala wine sauce and the twofold richness of prosciutto and Italian Fontina.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 min

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

2

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1

small onion, chopped

5

ounces baby spinach (8 cups)

4

(3-ounces) turkey cutlets

2

tablespoons unsalted butter

2

slices prosciutto (1 ounce), halved crosswise

2

ounces Italian Fontina, thinly sliced

1

/2 cup sweet Marsala wine

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Cook onion with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and liquid spinach releases has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Divide between 2 plates.

    Step 3

    Pat turkey cutlets dry and season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper (total).

    Step 4

    Heat butter in skillet over medium heat until foam subsides, then sear turkey until pale golden, 1 to 3 minutes. Flip cutlets over and place 1/2 slice prosciutto on each. Top with cheese, then cover and cook until cheese is melted and turkey is just cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer turkey to plates with spinach.

    Step 5

    Add Marsala to skillet and boil, scraping up any brown bits, until reduced by half, then spoon over turkey and spinach.