Ingredients

  • 3 turkey drumsticks (2 3/4 pounds total)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound whole-grain rotini or fusilli
  • 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 medium shallots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound oyster mushrooms, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup frozen baby peas
  • 2 slices of whole wheat sandwich bread
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375.
  • In a medium roasting pan, rub the turkey drumsticks with the vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the turkey for about 45 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
  • Cut the turkey meat into 1/2-inch pieces; discard the skin and bones.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the rotini and cook until it is al dente.
  • Drain the pasta well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, melt 1 stick of the butter.
  • Add the diced shallots and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the shiitake and oyster mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the sage and thyme and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the wine, bring to a boil and cook over high heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the flour and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until moistened, about 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken stock, bring to a simmer and cook over low heat until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream, turkey, peas and pasta and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the contents of the skillet in a deep, 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • In a food processor, pulse the bread until fine crumbs form.
  • Add the bread crumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to the melted butter and toss.
  • Season the bread crumbs with salt and pepper and sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake the casserole for about 30 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  • Serve hot.