Turkey slices pizzaiola style with provola and smoked ham is a very rich and appetizing main course, a simple and quick recipe but very popular for that pizza taste given by the combination of tomato, oregano, and melted provola.
It’s a quick recipe to prepare, even if it is prepared with a rich filling, it is quite light due to oven cooking, the delicate taste of turkey together with the other ingredients is always welcomed and perfect for any occasion.
In my house, even the little ones enjoyed it, if you like, write down the recipe and prepare it at the first opportunity!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Turkey Slices Pizzaiola Style
- 6 slices Thick Turkey Breast
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce
- 2 oz Prague Ham (or Speck)
- 2 oz Provola Cheese
- to taste Oregano
- to taste Salt
- to taste Olive Oil
- 15 Salted Capers
- 1 sprig Basil
- to taste Semolina Flour
Tools
- 1 Pan
- 1 Stovetop
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Oven
Preparation for Turkey Slices Pizzaiola Style
Dust the turkey breast slices with semolina flour on both sides.
Place them on a baking sheet with parchment paper, drizzle with a little olive oil, and then bake.
Cook the slices for about 10 minutes in a static oven at 392°F.
If you prefer, you can also fry them in a pan with oil or butter.Meanwhile, pour the tomato sauce into a small pan, add salt, some oil, a bit of oregano, and the rinsed capers, bring to temperature, and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat until slightly reduced.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, leave the oven on, place the seasoned tomato sauce on each slice, and return the sheet to the oven to cook for another 2-3 minutes, still at 392°F.
Cut provola and cooked ham into pieces, place them on the slices, and continue cooking.
Turn on the oven grill to brown the slices and melt the provola for about 4-5 minutes.
Take them out when they appear well cooked and golden, and serve hot.
TIPS AND VARIATIONS
You can also replace the turkey breast slices with other meats like chicken or beef, and provola can be replaced with other cheeses like scamorza or mozzarella according to your taste.
The ham slices can be replaced with speck or something else.
The cooked slices can be stored in the refrigerator for about 1 day and should be reheated in the oven before serving.
FAQ
Can I cook them in an air fryer?
Yes, you can cook them in an air fryer at 356°F for about 15 minutes, adjusting based on the power of your appliance.
Can I cook the turkey slices in a pan on the stove?
Yes, before filling them, you can fry or brown them in a pan with oil or butter and then continue cooking with tomato sauce and provola, allowing the cheese to melt slowly by covering the slices with a lid.
