True Taste of Italy

Turkey Breasts with Olives and Tomatoes (Petti di Tacchino alla Fiorentina) is a delicious recipe with a combination of flavors that will make this dish a family favorite.  The concept of this dish comes from the region of Florence where dishes are simple and plentiful.

Ingredients for Turkey Breasts with Olive and Tomatoes:

• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
• 4 turkey breasts, pounded
• 3/4 cup white wine
• 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded, cut into strips
• 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
• 8 leaves fresh basil, chopped

Directions for Turkey Breasts with Olives and Tomatoes:

• Heat olive oil and garlic over medium heat in skillet.  Cook until garlic is just about golden.
• Add turkey breasts, salt and pepper to taste and sauté until turkey browns on all sides.
• Add white wine and continue to cook about 5 minutes.  Add tomatoes and olives and cook until turkey cooks thoroughly.  Add basil and stir to mix well.  Serve hot.

This Turkey Breasts with Olive and Tomatoes recipe serves 4.