Best 5 Top Notch Turkey Tetrazzini Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with Turkey Tetrazzini, a timeless classic that combines the richness of turkey, the creaminess of a velvety sauce, and the comforting embrace of pasta. This versatile dish can be tailored to suit your preferences, with variations that include a delightful medley of mushrooms, the vibrant crunch of bell peppers, or a touch of spice from chili flakes. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this comprehensive guide will empower you to create a remarkable Turkey Tetrazzini that will tantalize taste buds and leave you craving for more. Discover the secrets behind a perfectly cooked turkey, the art of crafting a luscious sauce, and the optimal pasta choices to elevate your dish. Dive into a world of flavors and techniques, and prepare to elevate your dinners, brunches, and special occasions with this iconic culinary masterpiece.

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

TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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This Turkey Tetrazzini is a heavenly pasta casserole with chunks of turkey amidst a rich, cheesy and creamy herb flecked sauce, all topped with more cheese and baked until hot and bubbly.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound spaghetti
½ cup butter (unsalted)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
½ cup all-purpose flour
8 ounce cream cheese (room temperature)
3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
4 cups turkey (cooked and chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Cook Spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, tender but still firm when bitten.
  • Cook Onion & Garlic: Add the butter and olive oil to a saucepan and melt over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion has softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until aromatic.
  • Add Ingredients: Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and bring to a boil. Stir in the cream cheese and 1 ½ cups of the Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Assemble: Stir in the cooked turkey then add the cooked spaghetti. Toss everything together until well combined. Transfer everything to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish and top with remaining ½ cup of Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake: Transfer the casserole dish to the oven and bake for 30 - 45 minutes until heated through and the top is starting to brown.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 654 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 648 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g

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.

TOP-NOTCH TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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Enjoy another delicious turkey dinner by using some of that leftover Holiday turkey. Swanson® Chicken Broth brings rich flavor and moistness to this traditional casserole

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Swanson®

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (8 ounce) package dry spaghetti
7 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup sliced mushrooms
¼ cup chopped onions
½ teaspoon chopped garlic
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups diced cooked turkey
1 cup frozen peas
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well. Keep warm.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms and onions until onions begin to turn translucent and mushrooms release some liquid, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Add flour, stirring constantly, until thoroughly incorporated in the butter and begins to bubble, about 2 minutes.
  • Mix the Swanson® Chicken Broth and half-and-half together; pour gradually into mushroom mixture, whisking until it is smooth. Season with salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce and continue cooking until mixture begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Mix in turkey and peas. Remove from heat.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs, mixing until crumbly. Remove from heat.
  • Place 1/2 of the spaghetti in the bottom of prepared casserole dish. Spoon 1/2 of the sauce mixture over the spaghetti. Repeat the layer with the remaining spaghetti and sauce. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the top.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and the top is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Top with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 111.3 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1146 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality turkey. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your dish. If you can, use a free-range or organic turkey.
  • Don't overcook the turkey. Turkey is a lean meat, so it's important to cook it just until it's done. Otherwise, it will become dry and tough.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will add depth of flavor to your dish. Try using a combination of cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Don't be afraid to use a lot of cheese. Cheese is what makes turkey tetrazzini so rich and delicious. Use a combination of grated Parmesan, Gruyère, and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Serve immediately. Turkey tetrazzini is best when served hot out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Turkey tetrazzini is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a delicious and hearty meal, give turkey tetrazzini a try.

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