Description
Hearty turkey tetrazzini blends creamy pasta with succulent poultry in a comforting Italian-American classic. Cheese-laden noodles and tender meat create a satisfying meal you’ll eagerly serve during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups turkey, roasted or cooked, cut into cubes
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 box (16 oz / 454 g) spaghetti noodles, cooked al dente per package instructions
- 2 cans (10.5 oz / 298 g each) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) chicken broth
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Ignite the oven to 325ºF and coat a spacious baking dish with nonstick spray. Simultaneously, boil spaghetti noodles until perfectly tender.
- Flavor Fusion: Blend shredded turkey, mushroom soup, sour cream, chicken broth, melted butter, parmesan, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne into a creamy, aromatic mixture that promises depth and complexity.
- Noodle Integration: Incorporate the al dente spaghetti into the velvety sauce, ensuring each strand is luxuriously enrobed with the savory mixture.
- Dish Assembly: Distribute the noodle mixture evenly in the prepared baking vessel, creating a uniform culinary canvas.
- Cheese Transformation: Lavish the surface with mozzarella, promising a molten, golden crust that will elevate the entire dish.
- Baking Sequence: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for 10-15 minutes until the cheese turns golden and bubbling.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant, herbaceous note to the comforting turkey pasta creation.
Notes
- Precise Oven Temperature: Maintain exactly 325ºF for consistent cooking and optimal texture development.
- Noodle Preparation Tip: Boil spaghetti to al dente stage to prevent mushiness during baking.
- Seasoning Balance: Adjust cayenne carefully to control heat level without overwhelming other flavors.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Remove foil in final stage to create perfect golden-brown cheese crust and avoid soggy top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 711
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 770 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 117 mg