Turkey Tetrazzini

Turkey Tetrazzini

from spendwithpennies.com
60 min

This Turkey Tetrazzini recipe is the perfect way to enjoy leftover turkey. Tender turkey chunks, mushrooms, and pasta are smothered in a rich and creamy sauce and topped with cheese.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 12 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 8 ounces spreadable cream cheese (garlic flavor)
  • 1 ⅓ cups half and half (or light cream)
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups cooked chopped turkey
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Cook spaghetti al dente according to package directions.

  3. 3

    Cook butter, onions and garlic over medium heat until softened. Add mushrooms and cook an additional 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add broth and cream all at once. Cook until thick & bubbly, let boil 1 minute. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add parsley and seasonings

  5. 5

    Combine spaghetti, turkey, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and sauce. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with remaining mozzarella, cover and bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan and bake an additional 10-15 minutes uncovered until hot & bubbly.