Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 lb. spaghetti
6 tbsp. butter, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. sliced baby bella mushrooms
1/2 c. white wine
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 c. heavy cream
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 lb. leftover roast turkey, chopped (about 5 cups)
1 c. shredded white cheddar
1 c. frozen peas
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 c. panko bread crumbs
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9”-x-13” baking dish with cooking spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain. Step 2In a large dutch oven over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add mushrooms and wine and cook until most of wine is absorbed and mushrooms are soft, 5 minutes. Step 3Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter to skillet, then whisk in flour and cook until golden, 3 minutes. Slowly add broth and cream and whisk until no lumps remain. Simmer until thickened, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Step 4Add turkey, cheese, peas, and oregano and toss until combined. Add cooked spaghetti and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper then transfer mixture into prepared dish.Step 5 In a medium bowl, toss to combine panko, Parmesan, and oil. Top baking dish evenly with panko mixture.Step 6Bake until top is golden and cheese is melty, 25 minutes. Step 7Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
At this point, I’m sure you’ve asked yourself - Is turkey tetrazzini actually Italian food? While it has spaghetti noodles and an Italian name, turkey tetrazzini is definitely not Italian food. Ernest Arbogast, a chef at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco is thought to be the one who created the dishand named it for Italian opera singer Luisa Tetrazzini, who was a huge star in the early 1900s. The dish’s popularity continues over a century later, popping up on American dinner tables all year round but especially in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The best way to get delicious tetrazzini is to start with well-seasoned turkey. Take a break from the traditional with harissa spiced turkey breast or air fryer tandoori turkey. Have you made this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below! Editor’s Note: The introduction to this recipe was updated on September 16, 2022, to include more information about the dish.
