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Turkey Tetrazzini
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4 from 1 vote

Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 0
Calories: 4627kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1/2 stick 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced thin
  • 6 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine optional
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 3 cups chicken stock or turkey or vegetable stock
  • 3-4 cups leftover turkey chopped
  • 2 cups grated cheese such as gouda or white cheddar
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs or fried French onions
  • Italian seasoning to taste
  • Sea salt or kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 1 pound of spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of sea salt, and Italian seasoning to taste. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 1 medium chopped onion, 1 pound of sliced cremini mushrooms, and 2 thinly sliced celery stalks. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add 6 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 additional minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In another large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter.
  • Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth.
  • Gradually add 1/2 cup of dry white wine (if using), continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
  • Slowly add 1 cup of whole milk or half-and-half, a little at a time, whisking constantly. Add in the 3 cups of chicken stock.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add 2 cups of grated cheese in small batches, stirring until the sauce is creamy and smooth—season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, 3-4 cups of chopped turkey, the sautéed vegetable mixture, 1 cup of frozen peas, and 1/2 cup of chopped parsley. Mix well.
  • Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the mixture and stir gently to coat everything. Feel free to add additional seasoning (salt, pepper, and Italian Seasoning to taste).
  • Top the casserole with 1 1/2 cups of breadcrumbs or fried French onions. Add more grated cheese if desired.
  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  • If the breadcrumbs brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the remaining baking time.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to set.
  • Garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 4627kcal | Carbohydrates: 417g | Protein: 265g | Fat: 198g | Saturated Fat: 89g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 65g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 827mg | Sodium: 3015mg | Potassium: 5131mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 3904IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 1888mg | Iron: 16mg