Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini
Description
This leftover turkey tetrazzini recipe makes a creamy, cheesy, and comforting casserole — perfect for turning turkey into a delicious baked pasta dish.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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3 cups chicken broth
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2 cups milk
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1 2/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese
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4 cups chopped cooked turkey
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
3
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and lightly golden, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Stir until mixture comes to a gentle boil and thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1 ⁄3 cups cheese until melted; remove from heat.
4
Mix broth mixture and turkey with spaghetti. Top with remaining 1/3 cup cheese.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, 45 minutes to 1 hour.