Best 7 Luxurious Turkey Tetrazzini Recipes

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Indulge in the epitome of comfort food with our luxurious turkey tetrazzini, a delectable casserole that combines tender turkey, sautéed mushrooms, and a creamy sauce enveloped in a blanket of melted cheese. This classic dish is elevated with the addition of nutty Parmesan cheese, a hint of white wine, and a touch of Dijon mustard, resulting in a harmonious blend of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Accompany your turkey tetrazzini with a refreshing side salad or crusty bread to complete this satisfying meal.

In addition to the classic turkey tetrazzini, the article also offers variations to suit different preferences. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, the recipe for creamy mushroom tetrazzini replaces the turkey with a medley of sautéed mushrooms, creating a hearty and flavorful dish. If you're seeking a seafood twist, the shrimp tetrazzini tantalizes with succulent shrimp cooked in a rich and creamy sauce. And for those who love the combination of chicken and mushrooms, the chicken tetrazzini is a delightful choice, featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy Parmesan sauce.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound white mushrooms, quartered
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more
1/4 cup flour
4 cups turkey or chicken broth, plus more if needed
One 8-ounce package cream cheese
3 cups leftover Thanksgiving turkey, shredded or diced
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup finely chopped black olives
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
4 slices bacon, fried and chopped
12 ounces thin spaghetti, broken in half and cooked
1 cup panko

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and add the garlic.
  • Throw in the mushrooms, wine, salt and pepper, and cook them, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces by half, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour all over, then stir to combine.
  • Pour in the broth, stir and continue to cook until the sauce is nice and thick, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the cream cheese and stir until it mixes in. (Don't worry if it seems a little lumpy at first. That will go away!)
  • Add the turkey, peas, Monterey Jack, olives, Parmesan and bacon.
  • Stir until everything is well combined, then add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the spaghetti and stir to combine. If the mixture is too thick, splash in 1/2 cup of broth.
  • Pour the whole shebang into a large casserole dish and even out the surface.
  • Sprinkle on the panko breadcrumbs and bake it until the crumbs are golden brown and the casserole is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve it to hearty appetites!

TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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This recipe comes from a cookbook our church compiled. It's convenient because it can be made ahead and frozen. After the holidays, we use leftover turkey to prepare a meal for university students. They clean their plates! -Gladys Waldrop, Clavert City, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (7 ounces) spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (4 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; add the next 10 ingredients. , Spoon into a greased 2-1/2-qt. casserole; sprinkle with additional cheese if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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This easy turkey tetrazzini recipe is the perfect way to enjoy leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

Categories     Gourmet     Casserole/Gratin     Dinner     leftovers     Thanksgiving     turkey     Mushroom     Pasta     Bake     Parmesan     Pea     Holiday 2018     Potluck     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces mushrooms, sliced thin (about 4 cups)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
10 ounces spaghetti
3 cups coarsely chopped cooked turkey, including cooked giblets if desired
1 cup cooked peas
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/3 cup fine fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan cook the mushrooms in 1/4 cup of the butter over moderate heat, stirring, until most of the liquid they give off has evaporated, stir in the flour, and cook the mixture over low heat, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add in a stream the milk, the broth, and the wine, stirring, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the spaghetti until it is al dente and drain it well.
  • In a large bowl combine well the spaghetti, the mushroom sauce, the turkey, the peas, and salt and pepper to taste, stir in 1/3 cup of the Parmesan, and transfer the mixture to a buttered shallow 3-quart casserole. In a small bowl combine well the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan, the bread crumbs, and salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle the mixture evenly over the Tetrazzini, and dot the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cut into bits. The Tetrazzini may be prepared up to this point 1 month in advance and kept frozen, covered. Bake the Tetrazzini in the middle of a preheated 375°F. oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it is bubbling and the top is golden.

TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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This classic turkey or chicken spaghetti casserole is rich with cheese and has a crunchy bread crumb topping. It was named after Luisa Tetrazzini, a famous Italian opera star at the turn of the 20th century. She enjoyed her fame with a flamboyant and generous public life, singing not only in opera houses but also for free on city streets: In 1910 she gave an outdoor Christmas Eve concert for a huge crowd in San Francisco. It's unclear exactly how this particular dish came to be named after her - it was certainly meant as a compliment - but some accounts say it was her own recipe. The optional curry powder isn't traditional, but it's delicious, and a little added flair seems in the spirit of Ms. Tetrazzini.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Salt
1 pound spaghetti or linguine
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound cremini mushrooms, any tough or dry stems discarded, sliced
8 garlic cloves, chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon mild curry powder (optional)
1 cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken or turkey stock or broth
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks
3 cups shredded or chopped leftover cooked turkey or chicken
1 cup frozen peas
1 heaping cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces)
1 cup shredded or grated fontina (4 ounces)
Black pepper
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until just shy of al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directs. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat, and add the mushrooms. Season lightly with salt, and cook, stirring only occasionally, until the mushrooms have released their liquid and have started to brown deeply, 8 to 11 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the flour and curry powder, if using. Stir well, until the flour and the mushrooms are evenly combined and the flour is evenly moistened, about 1 minute. Whisk in the white wine, and let it come to a boil, whisking constantly. Let the wine bubble to reduce slightly, 2 minutes. Whisk in the chicken stock, and let it come to a boil. Cook until it thickens noticeably, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Whisk in the chunks of cream cheese (don't worry if the cream cheese appears curdled), then fold in the turkey, peas and the cheeses. Season generously with black pepper. Add the drained pasta and toss with tongs to combine. Taste and add salt if necessary.
  • Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a small bowl in the microwave, and toss it together with the panko and the almonds. Sprinkle the panko-almond mixture all over the top of the pasta, and bake until bubbly and browned on top, about 25 minutes. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. It will be very creamy at first but will firm up as it cools.

TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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Provided by Virginia Willis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound thin spaghetti
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the casserole dish
1 cup fresh, plain or whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (4 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 cups homemade chicken stock or reduced-fat low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream, optional
4 cups cooked boneless turkey or chicken meat, shredded into 1-inch pieces
2 cups English peas, defrosted if frozen

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain in a colander. Toss with tongs to loosen and separate the strands and place in a large bowl.
  • Butter a large casserole dish. Set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and combine in a small bowl with the breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and the parsley. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the now-empty pasta pot. Add the mushrooms and saute until soft and all the liquid in the pan has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add the thyme and nutmeg. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Add the flour and stir to combine and coat, about 1 minute. Add the wine, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Cook until the liquid is reduced, about 1 minute. Add the stock and optional cream and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook until the liquid is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan and stir until combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the mushroom mixture into the bowl with the cooked spaghetti. Add the turkey and peas and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • While still hot, pour the mixture into the buttered casserole dish, sprinkle with the reserved breadcrumb mixture and bake until bubbly and the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove to a rack to cool slightly before slicing. Serve on warmed plates.

TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
Grated lemon zest
2 cups chicken broth, low sodium
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
4 pounds cooked turkey breast, chunks or tenders
1 pound egg noodles, cooked
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Coat a skillet with oil and put over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and herbs and saute for 3 to 5 minutes until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mushrooms to a glass bowl, grate in the zest of a lemon, then cover with plastic wrap to infuse the flavor. Set aside.
  • Heat the chicken broth in a medium saucepan and keep warm over low heat. Melt butter in the skillet and stir in the flour to make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Whisk in the warm stock and stir vigorously to avoid lumps. Continue for 5 minutes until the sauce is thickened and smooth. Add the egg, milk, reserved mushrooms, and turkey. Cook and stir until heated through, do not let boil. Fold in the cooked noodles and mix to combine.
  • Spoon the mixture into a buttered 9 by 13-inch baking pan and smooth out with a spoon. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F until the sauce bubbles and a top crust has formed, 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with toasted almonds before serving.

TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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This is a great recipe for leftover turkey. Even those who say they don't like turkey will eat this. May be assembled in advance and frozen: heat covered dish at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours.

Provided by Earla Taylor

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (8 ounce) packages angel hair pasta
¼ cup butter
⅔ cup sliced onion
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 pound cooked turkey, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 4 minutes, or until almost tender. Drain.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the flour until blended, then gradually stir in the milk so that no lumps form. Season with salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and mustard. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and add 2/3 cup cheese and pimento, stirring until cheese melts. Add undrained mushrooms to cheese sauce.
  • Place a layer of pasta in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of turkey, and then a layer of cheese sauce. Repeat the layers. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup cheese over top.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbly and cheese on top is toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 913.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your turkey tetrazzini. Be sure to use fresh turkey, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Don't overcook the turkey: Turkey can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Be sure to cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a good quality white wine: The white wine used in this recipe should be a dry, crisp wine that you enjoy drinking. A good Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay would be a good choice.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The sauce for turkey tetrazzini should be thick and creamy. If it's too thin, it won't coat the pasta well. You can thicken the sauce by adding more flour or cornstarch.
  • Don't skimp on the cheese: Cheese is one of the key ingredients in turkey tetrazzini. Be sure to use a good quality cheese that melts well. A combination of Parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella would be a good choice.

Conclusion:

Turkey tetrazzini is a delicious and easy-to-make casserole that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's made with cooked turkey, pasta, vegetables, and a creamy sauce. With a few simple tips, you can make a turkey tetrazzini that's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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