Best 8 Tetrazzini With Your Choice Of Meat Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of Tetrazzini, a classic casserole dish that tantalizes taste buds with its creamy, cheesy, and flavorful layers. Originating in San Francisco during the early 20th century, Tetrazzini gained immense popularity and became a staple in American cuisine. This versatile dish allows for endless variations, offering a perfect canvas for culinary creativity.

Whether you prefer the classic chicken Tetrazzini, the hearty beef Tetrazzini, or the seafood-inspired shrimp or salmon Tetrazzini, this article presents a diverse collection of recipes to cater to every palate. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and elegant.

Dive into the classic chicken Tetrazzini, where tender pieces of chicken mingle with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers, enveloped in a velvety cream sauce enriched with nutty Parmesan cheese and a hint of white wine. For a more robust flavor, explore the beef Tetrazzini, showcasing succulent ground beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce, delightfully complemented by the creamy Parmesan sauce and al dente pasta.

Seafood lovers will delight in the shrimp or salmon Tetrazzini, where succulent shrimp or tender salmon are delicately cooked and tossed in a luscious cream sauce, offering a taste of the sea in every bite. Vegetarian enthusiasts can rejoice in the meatless Tetrazzini, a hearty and flavorful rendition featuring a medley of sautéed vegetables, enveloped in a creamy sauce and topped with a golden brown crust.

Each recipe is accompanied by detailed instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create a Tetrazzini masterpiece. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or seeking a comforting family meal, these Tetrazzini recipes will undoubtedly impress and satisfy. Embark on this culinary journey and discover the Tetrazzini variation that perfectly suits your taste preferences, leaving you with a dish that will become a cherished addition to your recipe repertoire.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY BEEF TETRAZZINI



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If your family is anything like Gladys Van Beek's, it won't be long before this hearty casserole becomes a favorite. "My gang loves it for the flavor. I love it because it's simple to make and can be assembled the night before serving," reports the Lynden, Washington farm wife.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 package (7 ounces) thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., In a bowl, beat cream cheese, cottage cheese and sour cream, until blended. Stir in green pepper, onions and spaghetti. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Fat 37g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

EASY TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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This easy Turkey Tetrazzini is the best way to take advantage of Thanksgiving leftovers (or use rotisserie chicken instead)!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces spaghetti
2 slices bacon
1 tablespoon salted butter
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced sweet red bell pepper
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
3 cups cooked, shredded (or diced) turkey
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 (10 ¾ ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, not diluted
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce (about 1 ¾ cups total)
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup frozen green peas
½ cup (2 ounces) slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Boil spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water, just until barely al dente (about 1 minute less than called for on the box). Drain.
  • Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp, about 7-10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate, reserving the drippings in the pan.
  • Add butter to the skillet with the drippings. When the butter melts, add the onion, celery, bell pepper and mushrooms. Sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Stir in the cooked spaghetti, cooked bacon, turkey, ½ cup of the Parmesan cheese, cream of mushroom soup, Alfredo sauce, chicken broth, white wine, pepper and frozen peas. Toss gently to combine; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan and slivered almonds on top. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the nuts are lightly toasted.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 of the casserole, Calories 465 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1066 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g

CLASSIC CHICKEN TETRAZZINI



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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

8 chicken tenderloins
salt and pepper to taste
¾ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon garlic salt
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

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

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI FOR A CROWD



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If this is too much, make 2 casseroles; eat one, freeze the other. You can also use turkey breast meat. Avanti!

Provided by Lois Shaw

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound spaghetti, broken into pieces
3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
12 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
6 cups shredded boiled chicken breast meat
1 pound sauteed mushrooms
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
2 cups reserved chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add uncooked spaghetti (broken into thirds) to the pot and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat soup over low heat. Add shredded cheese (reserve some for topping) and stir together. Then add the cooked shredded chicken, mushrooms, pimento peppers and cooked spaghetti and stir all together. Add enough of the reserved broth to make it 'sloppy' and mix all together.
  • Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle reserved shredded cheese on top and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 506.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI



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My husband is not a casserole lover, but this creamy, cheesy chicken tetrazzini is one of his favorites! Nutmeg gives it a wonderful, different taste. As a busy mother with three young sons, I put this easy recipe to good use. -Kelly Heusmann, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth, optional
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in flour; gradually add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the cream, parsley, salt, nutmeg, pepper, and wine if desired. Fold in the chicken and spaghetti. , Turn into a greased 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 763mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

BEEF TETRAZZINI RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by BClover

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. of ground beef
1 small can (4oz) of sliced mushrooms - drained
1 small can of sliced black olives - drained (optional)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10oz) Rotel tomatoes (do NOT drain)
2 cups (8oz) shredded cheese, your choice ( I used Colby )
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1 - 12oz package of noodles - any kind (I've used penne, spirals, etc.)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Sauté ground beef in pan until done and drain fat. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain noodles and set aside. Combine beef and rest of ingredients (except 1/3 cup of cheese for topping) in large bowl. Add noodles to beef mixture and combine. Pour mixture into 9X13 casserole dish and top with remaining 1/3 cup cheese. Cover top of casserole with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes or until dish is completely heated through and bubbly. Take foil off and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes or until cheese melts. Enjoy!

TETRAZZINI



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Here is an easy and creamy chicken and pasta casserole, sure to become a family favorite.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken or cubed cooked turkey
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package; set aside. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook onion in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until almost tender. Stir in soup, half-and-half, salt and pepper; heat to boiling. Stir in chicken and cooked spaghetti. Pour mixture into baking dish.
  • Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes. In small bowl, mix Topping ingredients; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes longer or until bubbly around edges and center is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1120 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI



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There's no need to create a complicated sauce for this easy chicken tetrazzini recipe. With some precooked chicken and a couple cans of soup, you can have a fuss-free baked pasta dinner that's sure to be a hearty, homemade favorite.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 oz uncooked spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cans (10 1/2 oz each) condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups sour cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook spaghetti as directed on package using minimum cook time; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms in butter 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned.
  • In large bowl, mix cooked spaghetti, mushrooms, chicken, soup, sour cream and pepper. Pour mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbling on edges and completely heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize About 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of chicken broth and white wine in the sauce.
  • Add a splash of lemon juice to the sauce for a brighter flavor.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, add a tablespoon or two of flour to the melted butter before adding the liquid.
  • To make the dish even more decadent, top it with grated Parmesan cheese before baking.
  • Serve the Tetrazzini with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Tetrazzini is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken or seafood, and al dente pasta, Tetrazzini is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give Tetrazzini a try!

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