Description
Turkey Tetrazzini is a comforting baked pasta casserole featuring spaghetti, tender turkey, mushrooms, and a creamy cheese sauce, topped with mozzarella and buttery cracker crumbs for a classic family-friendly dish.
Ingredients
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- 16 ounces dried spaghetti pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup small-diced onion
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups diced cooked turkey
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent and mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk. Cook until smooth and creamy.
- Add diced turkey and frozen peas to the sauce, stirring to combine.
- Mix in cooked spaghetti until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella and crushed butter crackers.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly, and crackers are lightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use leftover roasted turkey for convenience.
- Can substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom if preferred.
- Optional: add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for extra warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg