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    Turkey Tetrazzini

    Published: January 20, 2020 · Updated: January 22, 2020 · By: Krissy · 4 Comments
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    homemade Turkey Tetrazzini

    Delicious Turkey Tetrazzini combines tender chunks of turkey with spaghetti, diced vegetables, and a savory cream sauce. Such a satisfying dinner recipe!

    Whether you have leftover Thanksgiving turkey stored away in the freezer or buy it from the deli, this creamy pasta dinner will surely satisfy.

    tongs lifting turkey pasta

    I'll admit, I'm not one to cook with turkey that often unless I'm making a huge Thanksgiving dinner. If I pair a meat with pasta, it's usually a traditional bolognese sauce but I also like seafood in dishes like salmon fettucine or tuna casserole.

    This recipe, however, paired all the comforts of a turkey dinner with a rich and flavorful cream sauce along with a fair amount of vegetables.

    How to make this recipe:

    1. First step is to cook the pasta. Be sure to reserve about a cup of the salted pasta water to thin your sauce later on.
    2. Next you'll cook the onions and mushrooms in butter on the stove (photo 1). Let them cook for a bit before you add the garlic to avoid burning the garlic.
    3. Next you'll sprinkle some flour on top and allow it to get brown and fragrant. This will create a roux and is what will thicken the sauce. Deglaze the pan with dry white wine.
    4. Add the cream and broth at the same time (photo 2). Gently bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat to allow it to thicken.
    5. Combine all of the ingredients in an oven safe dish (photo 3), thin with pasta water if needed and stir to combine (photo 4), then bake.

    step by step recipe photos of how to make Turkey Tetrazzini

    Cooking tips:

    • Always boil pasta in salted water. It infuses great flavor into the pasta.
    • Be sure to under cook the pasta. You will finish cooking this meal in the oven, so boiling it to a very al dente state will allow it to not over cook and get mushy at the end.
    • To get the best sear on your mushrooms and onions, stir them as little as possible when they're sauteing in the butter.
    • The peas can be frozen or thawed as they will heat through quickly once combined with all of the hot ingredients.
    • You might want to try adding more pasta water than you think you'll need. It doesn't dilute the flavor at all and keeps the entire pasta dish saucy and not dry.
    • Cut this recipe in half if you're not feeding a giant crowd.
    • If you don't have leftover turkey from a large holiday meal, simply buy a thick chunk of turkey breast from the deli and shred or chop it into small pieces.

    tongs holding spaghetti with turkey, vegetables, and cream sauce

    tongs lifting turkey pasta

    Turkey Tetrazzini

    Delicious Turkey Tetrazzini combines tender chunks of turkey with spaghetti, diced vegetables, and a savory cream sauce. Such a satisfying dinner recipe!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Scale: 12 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
    • 16 ounces spaghetti
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 1 yellow onion (diced)
    • 16 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
    • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 4 tablespoons flour
    • ½ cup dry white wine
    • 3 cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon pepper (more to taste)
    • 1 tablespoon herbes de provence
    • 2 cups turkey (chopped)
    • 1 cup peas
    • 1 cup parmesan cheese (divided)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Add salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook spaghetti al dente according to package directions. When pasta is almost done (cooked enough to eat but still pretty firm), grab about a cup of the pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta and set aside.
    • While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in large pan, and cook mushrooms and onions over medium high heat until lightly browned and softened. Add garlic and cook an additional 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant.
    • Deglaze the pan with the white wine, scraping the bottom of the pan. It will quickly evaporate.
    • Add broth and cream all at once. Cook until thick & bubbly. Bring to a gentle boil and then reduce heat to maintain a simmer so that it can thicken, stirring frequently. Add salt, pepper, and herbs.
    • Combine cooked spaghetti, turkey, peas, and about ¾ of the parmesan cheese with the mushroom sauce. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan or large dutch oven. The pasta will absorb a lot of the sauce when it cooks, so add some of the pasta water to thin it out, if needed.
    • Cover and bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, uncovered, until hot & bubbly.

    Notes

    Cooking tips:
    • Always boil pasta in salted water. It infuses great flavor into the pasta.
    • Be sure to under cook the pasta. You will finish cooking this meal in the oven, so boiling it to a very al dente state will allow it to not over cook and get mushy at the end.
    • To get the best sear on your mushrooms and onions, stir them as little as possible when they're sauteing in the butter.
    • The peas can be frozen or thawed as they will heat through quickly once combined with all of the hot ingredients.
    • You might want to try adding more pasta water than you think you'll need. It doesn't dilute the flavor at all and keeps the entire pasta dish saucy and not dry.
    • Cut this recipe in half if you're not feeding a giant crowd.
    • If you don't have leftover turkey from a large holiday meal, simply buy a thick chunk of turkey breast from the deli and shred or chop it into small pieces.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1189mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 588IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Here are some of my favorite turkey recipes:

    • Turkey Pot Pie
    • Leftover Turkey Soup
    • Slow Cooker Turkey
    • Turkey Stuffed Peppers
    • Southwestern Turkey Meatloaf
    • Warm Turkey Sliders
    • Leftover Turkey Risotto
    • Leftover Turkey Salad

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    Comments

    1. Rachael Yerkes

      January 31, 2020 at 7:34 am

      5 stars
      This is amazing! Love it!

      Reply
    2. wilhelmina

      January 31, 2020 at 7:28 am

      5 stars
      This was such a great meal! We loved this one and will be making it often!

      Reply
    3. Katie

      January 30, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      5 stars
      So unique and delicious. We all loved it!

      Reply
    4. stephanie

      January 30, 2020 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great dinner choice, my whole family love it.

      Reply

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