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Turkey Tetrazzini
Melissa Hart

Turkey Tetrazzini

Tetrazzini is why leftover turkey rarely feels like a penalty. Mushrooms and sherry pull the spaghetti out of plain cream-sauce territory. Almonds supply the crunch. Keep the pasta firm because it gets another full turn in the oven.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti broken in half
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 8 oz white mushrooms sliced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups turkey broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups chopped cooked turkey
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon of the butter.
  2. Boil the spaghetti for 2 minutes less than the package directs, then drain it.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the mushrooms for 6 to 8 minutes, until browned and dry at the edges.
  4. Add the remaining butter, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Whisk in the broth, half-and-half and sherry gradually, then add the salt and pepper and simmer for 4 minutes, until the sauce coats a spoon.
  6. Fold in the turkey, spaghetti and 1/2 cup Parmesan and spread the mixture in the dish.
  7. Top with the remaining Parmesan and the almonds and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center reaches 165°F and the almonds are golden.
  8. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.