Turkey Tetrazzini
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
- to tastesalt and black pepper
- 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
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Cook spaghetti al dente according to package directions.
- 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
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
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.
Turkey Tetrazzini
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About this Recipe
Tired of the same old leftover turkey sandwiches? Transform your holiday remnants into an indulgent dish that feels brand new with this creamy, savory Turkey Tetrazzini. It's the perfect way to repurpose cooked turkey into a comforting, deeply satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
This recipe stands out by building a rich, velvety sauce from scratch, featuring tender mushrooms and a clever addition of garlic spreadable cream cheese. This special ingredient melts seamlessly into the sauce, infusing it with a gentle savory tang that perfectly complements the hearty turkey and spaghetti. It's a method that ensures every bite is incredibly creamy and full of nuanced flavor.
What you'll experience is a truly satisfying and heartwarming dinner. You can expect tender spaghetti and generous chunks of turkey enveloped in a luscious, herb-infused sauce with earthy notes from the mushrooms. The dish is then crowned with a generous blanket of melted mozzarella and sharp Parmesan cheeses, creating a bubbly, golden-brown finish that adds a delightful texture contrast.
While this recipe is a brilliant way to use up cooked chopped turkey, you can easily substitute cooked chicken for an equally delicious meal. For a different cheesy note, consider blending in some provolone with the mozzarella and Parmesan. If you don't have garlic-flavored cream cheese, plain cream cheese will work, perhaps with a pinch more minced garlic to taste.
This hearty Turkey Tetrazzini makes for an ideal family dinner, especially after a holiday feast or on a cozy weekend. Serve it simply with a crisp green salad and some crusty bread to ensure no drop of that irresistible sauce goes to waste.