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Turkey Tetrazzini

This Turkey Tetrazzini is the perfect way to transform your leftover turkey into something delicious! This dish is comfort food to the max!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Passive Time0 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword Casserole, Comfort Food, Kids Recipes, Leftovers, Legumes/Beans, Low Sodium/No Sodium, Pasta, Poultry, Turkey, Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. spaghetti, broken into third sections, cooked and drained Footnote
  • 2 tbsp. butter tips & tricks
  • 1/2 cup red onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup poblano or jalapeño peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 cup orange peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red peppers or pimientos, chopped
  • 6 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, or more if needed
  • 1 can (10 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom see Recipe
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups cooked turkey, cubed see Recipe
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped tips & tricks
  • 1/4 tsp. ground sage
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more if needed
  • 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley tips & tricks

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and sauté until softened. Add peppers and sauté for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes as well. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add flour and stir until the vegetables are well coated.
  • Pour in broth and stir until well combined.
  • Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Reduce the heat to low, add milk and condensed cream of mushroom soup. Cook the mixture for 5 minutes.
  • Add cooked turkey, peas, rosemary, sage, cayenne and black pepper; mix until combined. Add cooked pasta and stir well.
  • Transfer the mixture into a 9 x 13 baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and sprinkle the top with cheese, paprika and parsley.
  • Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Notes

Footnote: You should cook your pasta slightly under al dente because they will continue cooking in the oven for another 30 minutes. To make your pasta from scratch, click here... Homemade Pasta