Description
Classic turkey tetrazzini brings comfort and warmth to family dinner tables across America. Creamy pasta layers combine with savory roasted turkey and mushrooms, creating a hearty meal you will savor with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (1.25 lbs / 567 g) chopped cooked turkey
- 8 oz (226 g) dried spaghetti, macaroni, or egg noodles
- 8 oz (226 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 8 tbsps (113 g) butter
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) whole milk or half-and-half
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken stock or broth
- 0.5 cup (50 g) grated parmesan
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) dry sherry (optional)
- 0.5 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup (60 g) dry bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 400°F and delicately grease a 13×9 inch baking vessel with cooking spray or butter.
- Pasta Crafting: Plunge pasta into vigorously salted boiling water, cooking until perfectly tender. Meanwhile, transform butter into a luxurious molten state in a parallel saucepan over medium flame.
- Mushroom Foundation: Sauté mushroom slices in liquefied butter, coaxing out their inherent moisture until they soften. Dust with flour, whisking diligently to construct a velvety roux.
- Sauce Symphony: Stream chicken stock, whole milk, and dry sherry into the roux, whisking constantly to eliminate potential lumps. Simmer the concoction until it achieves a luscious, coating consistency.
- Turkey Integration: Incorporate chopped turkey into the creamy essence, ensuring harmonious distribution. Marry the silky sauce with drained pasta, thoroughly coating each strand.
- Topping Artistry: Blend breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese. Strategically dot the casserole’s surface with remaining butter, then lavishly scatter the breadcrumb mixture across the top.
- Baking Finale: Thrust the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 25-30 minutes. The dish is complete when edges bubble enthusiastically and the topping radiates a golden, crisp hue.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Cook pasta just until al dente to prevent mushiness and maintain a delightful texture throughout the casserole.
- Sauce Smoothness: Whisk continuously while adding liquid to the roux to prevent lumpy sauce and achieve a silky, creamy consistency.
- Moisture Management: Sauté mushrooms thoroughly to release excess water, ensuring the final dish doesn’t become watery or soggy.
- Topping Technique: Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly and dot with butter for a guaranteed crispy, golden-brown crust that adds crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg