Fresh vegetable tetrazzini is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a casserole made with a variety of fresh vegetables, a creamy sauce, and pasta. Tetrazzini is often served as a main course, but it can also be served as a side dish or even as a vegetarian entrée. The best part about tetrazzini is that it is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like your tetrazzini cheesy, creamy, or vegetable-packed, there is a recipe out there perfect for you.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN-VEGETABLE TETRAZZINI
The classic Tetrazzini is updated with whole wheat spaghetti, edamame and rotisserie chicken. It's a hearty meal ready in less than an hour. Make it your way with the variation below.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Cook spaghetti as directed on package, adding edamame and asparagus during last 3 minutes of cooking time; drain.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook mushrooms in butter just until tender; remove from saucepan with slotted spoon and set aside. Stir flour, salt and pepper into same saucepan. Gradually stir in broth until mixture is smooth; stir in half-and-half. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
- Add mushrooms, spaghetti and vegetables, sherry, chicken and bell pepper to sauce; stir until combined. Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole.
- Bake uncovered 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until bubbly in center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
CLASSIC CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
You can also substitute ham or turkey for the chicken. This dish was named for Luisa Tetrazzini, a well known, well FED turn-of-the-century Italian singer!
Provided by MARBALET
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large non-skillet, saute the tenderloins. Salt and pepper to taste. Add the mushrooms, red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers and cook until vegetables are tender.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter or margarine and blend in flour. Gradually stir in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to thicken. Add garlic salt and ground black pepper to taste. Blend in the Swiss and Parmesan cheeses and continue heating, stirring constantly, until the cheeses melt.
- Stir in the chicken/vegetable mixture and heat thoroughly. Toss with the cooked pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 566 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
VEGETABLE SKILLET TETRAZZINI
Try this meatless takeoff on Tetrazzini-it's a comforting supper for four that can be ready in 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Cook mushrooms in butter 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until light brown. Add broccoli, bell pepper, garlic and water. Cover; cook 3 to 4 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from skillet to Dutch oven.
- In same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring to make a smooth paste. Add 1 cup of the half-and-half; stir until smooth. Gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; heat just to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in salt and sherry.
- Pour sauce over spaghetti and vegetables. Stir in cheese. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 980 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g
VEGETABLE TETRAZZINI
A vegetarian version of tetrazzini made with leeks, mushrooms, and asparagus. Adapted from Simply Recipes' Turkey Tetrazzini.
Provided by Oh My Veggies
Categories Main Course Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Once it's melted, add the mushrooms, leek, and garlic. Cook until the mushrooms have released their juices and the liquid has almost evaporated, 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for 3 minutes more, stirring constantly.
- Pour the broth, milk, wine, and cream into the Dutch oven. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the Fontina, half of the Parmesan, and the smoked paprika. Add the cooked farfalle and asparagus to the Dutch oven; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spray a large casserole dish with an oil mister. Pour the tetrazzini mixture into the dish and top with the panko and remaining parmesan cheese. Spray the top with additional oil and place the casserole in the oven uncovered. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the top is golden brown. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 kcal, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 525 mg, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
VEGETABLE TETRAZZINI
A variation on a recipe I found in "1001 Lowfat Vegetarian Recipes" This recipe can be made with as much or as little garlic as you want. The amount listed is the amount I usually use. The original had no garlic, and it didn't taste right to me.
Provided by Angela0322
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Saute mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, garlic, and onion in a large saucepan for about 5 min; stir in broccoli.
- Mix flour and stock. Stir into saucepan with milk and wine. Heat to boiling, and stir consantly until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add pasta, parmasan, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- Pour pasta mixture into 2 quart casserole and bake, uncovered, until browned and bubbling, about 45 minute.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or turkey.
- You can also use frozen vegetables, just be sure to thaw them before cooking.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken or turkey and add more vegetables.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.
Conclusion:
Vegetable tetrazzini is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. This recipe is a great starting point, but feel free to experiment with different vegetables and ingredients to create your own unique dish.
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