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turkey tetrazzini recipe
Created by: Lynette Rice

Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe


Course Casserole
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
8
Easy turkey tetrazzini recipe that creates a creamy homemade sauce with sautéd mushrooms and leftover turkey.

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz spaghetti noodles
  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 4 Tablespoons butter divided
  • 3 cups turkey cooked and cubed
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 Cups chicken broth
  • 1 Cup evaporated milk
  • 3 Tablespoons cooking sherry
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚ F.
  • Boil the spaghetti until al-dente and drain.
  • Sauté mushrooms in 2 Tablespoons butter over medium heat on the stove.  Remove mushrooms from pan.
  • To the same stove top pan, add 2 Tablespoons of butter and fully melt.  Add flour and mix until a paste.  Add chicken broth and simmer until thickened.  Once thickened add milk, sherry, salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl combine the homemade sauce, cooked spaghetti, turkey and mushrooms.  Add to a 13x9 baking pan and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.  Bake in a 350˚F oven for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Notes

Adaptations: This recipe can be made with chicken.  You can also omit the mushrooms, and add peas if you prefer.
Freezer Cooking:  Make the recipe as directed except do not bake it.  Place in covered 13x9 covered casserole dish and freeze.  Let thaw overnight and then bake as directed or until the turkey tetrazzini is bubbly around the edges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1mg

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