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Amazing Turkey Tetrazzini
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Cheesy Turkey Tetrazzini with Garlic Buttercrumb Topping

Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Cuisine: American and Italian
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina

Ingredients

For the Tetrazzini

  • 6 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 4 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 16 oz. sliced crimini mushrooms
  • 4 Tbsp. cooking sherry
  • 5 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
  • 1 Tbsp. thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 -1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 red pepper cored, seeds removed, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup jarred chopped pimentos, drained
  • 3 - 4 cups chopped/shredded turkey
  • 8 oz. linguini or spaghetti
  • 2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

For the Topping

  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 Tbsp. melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • garnish: 1/4 cup minced Italian parsley

Instructions

  • In a large frying pan (skillet), melt the butter.
  • In a large pot, boil water to cook the pasta.
  • Saute onions until semi-soft, 5 minutes.
  • Add celery and garlic. Saute for 5 more minutes
  • Add mushrooms and saute until a little browned.
  • Remove all ingredients except any remaining liquid in the pan. Set aside.
  • Deglaze the pan by adding the sherry. Cook for a minute or two.
  • Add flour and mix; it will be very lumpy. Cook for one minute.
  • Add chicken broth, whisking to remove any lumps. Cook until mixture thickened slightly.
  • Add cream, whisk,
  • Add sour cream, whisk.
  • Add Italian seasoning, thyme, paprika, and onion powder, dried parsley flakes, salt and pepper.
  • Add carrots, red pepper, peas, pimentos. Whisk gently.
  • Return the mushroom mixture back into the frying pan. Mix gently.
  • Add chopped/shredded turkey
  • Cook the pasta in the hot boiling water for about 5 minutes only. It continues to cook in the oven.
  • Add the partially cooked pasta into the turkey/sauce mixture.
  • Prepare a large casserole baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour the entire mixture into the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the cheddar cheese all over the top of the mixture.
  • Sprinkle the parmesan cheese all over the top of the mixture.

Prepare the Buttercrumb Topping

  • Toss the panko breadcrumbs with the garlic powder, paprika, salt and the melted butter.
  • Sprinkle over the top layer of cheddar and parmesan cheeses.
  • Bake at 350 degrees (F) for 45 minutes.
  • I also turn onto broil for 5 minutes at the end to get the breadcrumbs a little more golden brown.