Description
Creamy and comforting, turkey tetrazzini brings Italian-American pasta magic to your dinner table. Loaded with tender turkey, mushrooms, and a luscious sauce, this classic casserole promises warmth and satisfaction in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 cups turkey, roasted or cooked, cut into cubes
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Pasta and Base:
- 1 box (16 ounces / 454 grams) spaghetti noodles, cooked al dente per package instructions
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces / 298 grams each) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Seasonings and Garnish:
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to 325ºF and prepare a spacious baking vessel with nonstick spray. Simultaneously, transform spaghetti noodles into perfectly tender strands through precise boiling techniques.
- Craft a luxurious base by whisking together shredded turkey, creamy mushroom essence, tangy sour cream, aromatic broth, golden melted butter, nutty parmesan, and a symphony of seasoning notes including salt, pepper, onion and garlic powders, with a subtle cayenne kick.
- Gently fold the al dente noodles into the velvety mixture, ensuring each strand becomes lavishly coated with the rich, savory blend.
- Transfer the harmonious creation into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform landscape of culinary potential.
- Shower the surface with a generous blanket of mozzarella, promising a molten, golden crown.
- Drape aluminum foil over the dish, creating a protective shield during the initial baking phase, and nestle into the oven for 45 minutes of transformative cooking.
- Unveil the foil for the final culinary crescendo, allowing the cheese to bubble and bronze for an additional 10-15 minutes until achieving irresistible golden perfection.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley across the surface, adding a fresh, verdant flourish before presenting this comforting masterpiece to eager diners.
Notes
- Leftovers become a delightful transformation with this creamy, cheesy comfort dish that rescues forgotten turkey from the refrigerator.
- Weeknight dinner miracle that turns simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing meal faster than ordering takeout.
- Versatile recipe welcomes kitchen creativity, allowing home cooks to swap proteins or experiment with different cheese combinations without losing its comforting essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 672
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1236 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg