Tetrazzini
Turn a pound of leftover turkey into a creamy, cheesy Tetrazzini with mushrooms and parmesan. Easy to bake and great for cold days.
What to do when the holidays leave you with a pound of leftover turkey? Why make Tetrazzini, of course! A hearty meal for a cold day everyone can enjoy!
Submitted by: Michael from Rochester Hills, Michigan
Yield: 4-6 servings
- Uses 1 pound leftover turkey or cooked chicken combined with spaghetti, mushrooms, and a rich milk-based sauce.
- Anchovy paste adds savory depth; temper the egg and half and half to avoid curdling when adding to hot sauce.
- Assemble, top with Parmesan, bake 20 minutes at 350°F, then rest 10 minutes before serving.
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Preparation Instructions:
1. Pre-Heat the oven to 350°F
2. Start by boiling the water and cooking the Spaghetti
3. Boil the 2 Cups Water and mix the 1 Tablespoon of Bouillon
4. Mix the Milk and Anchovy Paste together
5. Beat the egg and mix the ½ & ½ with the egg
6. Heat a heavy skillet (cast iron preferred). Melt 3 Tablespoons butter and begin to sauté the mushrooms. Add the shallots once the mushrooms begin to brown. Once the shallots begin to turn translucent, add the Sauterne and continue to sauté.
7. Heat a 4 quart pot over High heat and melt 4 Tablespoons butter and then add the spices and flour. Stir rapidly with a fork until lightly browned
8. Pour in the chicken broth and the Anchovy Paste/Milk to the pot. Continue to rapidly stir until the liquid begins to thicken slightly
9. Add the ½ & ½ / egg mixture. Continue to stir rapidly as the sauce will rapidly thicken and burn without care
10. Add the poultry, spaghetti, black pepper, mushrooms, shallots, and parsley to the pot. Mix and heat evenly
11. Pour mixture into an ungreased 9x13 glass baking dish and sprinkle the Parmesan Cheese on top
12. Bake for 20 minutes
13. Remove and allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving
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I highly recommend the "Better than Bouillon" mix for making the chicken broth. I usually use "Mini-Bella" Mushrooms for this recipe
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tetrazzini?
Tetrazzini is a baked pasta casserole with a creamy sauce, meat, mushrooms, and cheese. This version uses leftover turkey or chicken, spaghetti, mushrooms, a white wine sauté, and a milk and egg enriched sauce topped with Parmesan.
Can I use leftover turkey for this recipe?
Yes. The recipe was designed for about 1 pound of diced cooked turkey, but cooked chicken works the same. Add the poultry near the end so it warms through without drying.
How do I stop the egg from curdling when I add it to the hot sauce?
Temper the egg. Whisk the egg and half and half, then slowly add a small amount of the hot sauce or broth to the egg mixture while whisking. Once warmed, pour the egg mixture back into the pot and stir constantly over moderate heat until the sauce thickens.
Can I omit the anchovy paste or use a substitute?
Yes. Anchovy paste gives a subtle savory boost. If you do not want anchovy, use a splash of soy sauce, Worcestershire, or an extra spoon of concentrated chicken bouillon to replace the umami.
Can I make this gluten free?
Yes. Swap the spaghetti for a gluten free pasta and replace the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten free flour blend or use cornstarch (about half the amount by weight) to thicken the sauce. Cook times may vary slightly.
Can I make this ahead or freeze it?
Yes. You can assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. For freezing, assemble in a freezer-safe dish, cover tightly, and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking and add a few extra minutes to the bake time.
How should I reheat leftovers?
For best texture, reheat in a 350°F oven covered with foil until warmed through, about 15 to 25 minutes. You can microwave single servings; add a splash of milk and cover to keep the sauce creamy.
What can I use instead of Sauterne or white cooking wine?
Use any dry white wine or substitute equal parts low-sodium chicken broth with a teaspoon of lemon juice or a splash of white wine vinegar for brightness.
What is Tetrazzini?
Tetrazzini is a baked pasta casserole with a creamy sauce, meat, mushrooms, and cheese. This version uses leftover turkey or chicken, spaghetti, mushrooms, a white wine sauté, and a milk and egg enriched sauce topped with Parmesan.
Can I use leftover turkey for this recipe?
Yes. The recipe was designed for about 1 pound of diced cooked turkey, but cooked chicken works the same. Add the poultry near the end so it warms through without drying.
How do I stop the egg from curdling when I add it to the hot sauce?
Temper the egg. Whisk the egg and half and half, then slowly add a small amount of the hot sauce or broth to the egg mixture while whisking. Once warmed, pour the egg mixture back into the pot and stir constantly over moderate heat until the sauce thickens.
Can I omit the anchovy paste or use a substitute?
Yes. Anchovy paste gives a subtle savory boost. If you do not want anchovy, use a splash of soy sauce, Worcestershire, or an extra spoon of concentrated chicken bouillon to replace the umami.
Can I make this gluten free?
Yes. Swap the spaghetti for a gluten free pasta and replace the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten free flour blend or use cornstarch (about half the amount by weight) to thicken the sauce. Cook times may vary slightly.
Can I make this ahead or freeze it?
Yes. You can assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. For freezing, assemble in a freezer-safe dish, cover tightly, and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking and add a few extra minutes to the bake time.
How should I reheat leftovers?
For best texture, reheat in a 350°F oven covered with foil until warmed through, about 15 to 25 minutes. You can microwave single servings; add a splash of milk and cover to keep the sauce creamy.
What can I use instead of Sauterne or white cooking wine?
Use any dry white wine or substitute equal parts low-sodium chicken broth with a teaspoon of lemon juice or a splash of white wine vinegar for brightness.
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