turkey tetrazzini

Name: Turkey Tetrazzini
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 package(s) spaghetti (16 oz), cooked per pkg directions, drained; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 large sweet onion (or whatever you have on hand), chopped; 15 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 cup(s) butter, unsalted; 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 3 cup(s) chicken broth; 1 cup(s) milk; 1 cup(s) heavy cream; 1 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese, fresh, divided; 1 1/2 cup(s) grated Asiago cheese, fresh, divided; 4 cup(s) cooked turkey, chopped (or chicken); - salt and pepper, to taste; ## OPTIONAL:; 1/2 teaspoon(s) each white pepper, cayenne pepper, and smokey paprika, or more!, if you like a little warmth.

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Tamara Minck

Vancouver, WA

Updated on Feb 1, 2020

I started making this recipe about 10 years ago to use up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. We always have it the weekend following turkey day. It is a great change of flavor. Hope you try it this year and enjoy it!

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Turkey Tetrazzini baked until golden brown.

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Member's Choice! Forget turkey sandwiches. This is going to become your go-to recipe for turkey leftovers. This casserole is extremely creamy and super easy. We loved the addition of Parmesan and Asiago cheeses ... it adds flavor to the roux and creates an amazing cheesy crust on top. The sauce is super creamy and savory. We thought there might be too much garlic but it wasn't overpowering and really works in this casserole. Your family is going to request this often!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Blend

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package spaghetti (16 oz), cooked per pkg directions, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
1 large sweet onion (or whatever you have on hand), chopped
15 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup butter, unsalted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, fresh, divided
1 1/2 cups grated Asiago cheese, fresh, divided
4 cups cooked turkey, chopped (or chicken)
- salt and pepper, to taste
OPTIONAL:
1/2 teaspoon each white pepper, cayenne pepper, and smokey paprika, or more!, if you like a little warmth.

How To Make turkey tetrazzini

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter 9x13 baking dish.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent.
Step 3

Add garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
Step 4

Add butter to onions and garlic; stir until melted and bubbly.
Step 5

Then and flour and stir until you have a med-dark blonde roux.
Step 6

Slowly stir in chicken stock, cream, and milk stirring out any lumps. Add salt and pepper to taste and the optional spices listed (if desired). Bring to boil, stirring continuously, and when it begins to thicken, add a cup each of the cheeses, turn off heat, and stir until cheese is melted.
Step 7

Stir in turkey (chicken) and set aside off heat.
Step 8

After preparing spaghetti, drain and pour into prepared baking dish. Pour turkey mixture over pasta and top with remaining cheeses. Bake 45 min or until bubbly and cheese topping starts to brown.
Step 9

Serve with toasted garlic sourdough bread (YUM!) and a side of your favorite green salad. Enjoy!
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