Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
Description: Dive into comfort with this creamy and savory Turkey Tetrazzini recipe. Perfect for a cozy lunch or snack, this dish combines tender turkey slices, earthy mushrooms, and al dente spaghetti, all enveloped in a luscious sauce and baked to golden perfection. Whether you’re hosting a potluck, enjoying a winter evening, or simply seeking a satisfying weeknight meal, this Turkey Tetrazzini is sure to please your palate and warm your soul.
- Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Cheese, Meat, Potluck, Winter, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 473.7 per serving
- Fat Content: 20.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 12.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 57.7mg
- Sodium Content: 288.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 50.6g
- Fiber Content: 2.9g
- Sugar Content: 1.8g
- Protein Content: 11.1g
Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked spaghetti
- 1/4 cup butter + extra for greasing
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups hot chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- Salt, to taste
- 3 cups cooked turkey slices
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish and spread the cooked spaghetti evenly in it.
- In a heavy pan, melt the 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and blend until smooth, cooking for about 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Gradually add the hot chicken broth, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, add salt to taste, and heat the sauce thoroughly.
- Stir the nutmeg, dry sherry, and additional salt into the sauce, then set aside.
- In a skillet, melt the remaining butter and saute the sliced mushrooms until soft.
- Spoon half of the sauce over the spaghetti in the baking dish.
- Arrange the cooked turkey slices and sautéed mushrooms on top of the sauce.
- Cover the turkey and mushrooms with the remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Enjoy this delightful Turkey Tetrazzini hot out of the oven, served alongside a crisp green salad or your favorite steamed vegetables. 🍽️🦃
