Creamy turkey tetrazzini is a classic comfort food dish that combines the flavors of turkey, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce. This dish is easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Tetrazzini is typically made with linguine pasta, but you can use any type of pasta that you like. The creamy sauce is made with a combination of butter, flour, milk, and Parmesan cheese. This dish is often topped with bread crumbs or grated Parmesan cheese before baking.
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CREAMY TURKEY TETRAZZINI
This is a great way to use leftover cooked turkey or chicken. It's also an easy one dish casserole that everyone in the family enjoys. The recipe started life as a Cooking Light recipe in a recent issue. I made modifications to suit our taste.
Provided by PanNan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Melt butter in saute pan.
- Add onion, celery, pepper, salt, carrots, and mushrooms (optional).
- Saute until vegetables are tender.
- Add flour and stir until vegetables are coated.
- Add wine, and stir quickly until flour is absorbed.
- Gradually add broth, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat.
- Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and the Neufchatel cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
- Add the peas, turkey and pasta.
- Stir until blended.
- Coat a casserole with non-stick spray and transfer mixture to the casserole.
- Combine breadcrumbs (or panko) with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake at 350 for 30 minutes until lightly browned.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
EASY CREAMY TURKEY TETRAZZINI
This recipe is different because it's sooo very creamy! It's easy, fast and makes my kids ask for more! Chicken can be used in place of the turkey, and you can substitute 2 small cans of chopped mushrooms for the fresh. This is great taste for very little work!
Provided by Kaarin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta.
- In large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter.
- Add the turkey, sour cream and soup.
- Cook just till heated and combined.
- Fold in noodles.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Put in buttered casserole.
- Top with parsley if desired.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 40 minutes or until heated through.
CREAMY TURKEY TETRAZZINI
What a great way to use up leftover turkey! This casserole bakes up delicious and bubbly for a wonderful main course. -Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and cayenne until smooth. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cream., Drain linguine; add 2 cups sauce and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Make a well in center of pasta, making a space about 6x4 in. , To the remaining sauce, add the turkey, mushrooms, pimientos, parsley and pepper sauce; mix well. Pour into center of dish. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and heated through, 20-30 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CREAMY TURKEY TETRAZZINI
Make and share this Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dorn2077
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Saute onions and mushrooms in butter.
- Add broth and cream cheese;.
- stir over low heat until cream cheese is melted.
- Add remaining ingredients except parmesan cheese; mix lightly.
- Pour into 1-1/2 quart casserole; sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.5, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 83.3, Sodium 543.9, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 17.6
Tips and Conclusion
To ensure a creamy and flavorful turkey tetrazzini, follow these tips:
- Use a flavorful broth. The broth is the base of the sauce, so it's important to use a broth that has a lot of flavor. A good option is to use a combination of chicken broth and turkey broth.
- Cook the turkey until it's tender. The turkey should be cooked until it's tender but not dry. Overcooked turkey will be tough and chewy.
- Use a variety of mushrooms. Different types of mushrooms add different flavors and textures to the dish. Some good options include cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms.
- Don't overcook the sauce. The sauce should be cooked until it's thickened and creamy, but it shouldn't be overcooked. Overcooked sauce will be thick and gloppy.
- Serve the tetrazzini immediately. Tetrazzini is best served immediately after it's made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if it sits for too long.
Turkey tetrazzini is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a family meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a creamy and flavorful turkey tetrazzini that will be a hit with everyone at the table.
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