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Turkey Tetrazzini

Use leftover turkey in this easy turkey casserole! Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini is full of pasta, vegetables and a homemade parmesan sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy casserole recipe, leftover turkey, thanksgiving recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 367kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 pound turkey cooked and diced small
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup cremini mushrooms* diced in small chunks
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup turkey broth
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup frozen vegetable mix (peas, green beans, carrots, corn)
  • 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta according to package and drain when finished.
  • Place the cooked, diced turkey in a large bowl. Season the turkey with seasoned salt. Mix and set aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoons butter to a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onions and thyme. Cook about 3 minutes or until mushrooms are slightly softened. Place in a bowl with turkey.
  • In the same skillet, add 3 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in flour then whisk in milk and turkey broth. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken. Stir in ½ cup of parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir together pasta, vegetables, mushroom mixture, turkey and cheese sauce. Place in the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheese and crushed butter crackers.
  • Bake until top is golden brown about 17-20 minutes. (If the pasta is cold, this may take up to 30 minutes to heat through.)
  • Serve warm.

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Notes

**Leave the mushrooms out if you'd like!
The calories shown are based on the recipe being served to 8 people, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the recipe. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1603IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 1mg