Sunday, January 1, 2012

Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini



Another turkey post....

Because I've been swimming in turkey, I've been playing around with a few recipes so that I'm not eating the same ol' turkey dishes day in and day out.

So, here is my favorite way to get rid of turkey leftovers thus far:

Turkey Tetrazzini (as found on allrecipes.com)

Note: I cut this recipe in half since there are just two of us.  It normally means two nights worth.

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 2/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese
4 cups chopped cooked turkey

I also like to add Panko to the top.  It adds a tasty texture to the dish.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish. 

Chop up your leftover turkey.



Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and place in the prepared baking dish. 



Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour. Mix in chicken broth and milk. 

Cook and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Stir in about 1 1/3 cups Parmesan cheese, and remove from heat.




Mix chicken broth mixture and turkey with spaghetti.



Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle Panko to your heart's content.



Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until surface is lightly browned.



1 comment:

  1. This sounds like a Great Recipe ~ but, I wouldn't bake it for an hour and if so the noodles will be over cooked. I would suggest 5-10 minutes 350-400 or until heated thru(it should be all cooked already)and lightly browned on top. :) But,Yum!! :)

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