Turkey Tettrazini��an All-time Favorite Family Meal

 Is the blustery fall weather outside making you wish you were indoors by a warm, cozy fireplace while waiting for a comforting, delicious meal?  What says “comfort food” better than a scrumptious plate of homemade turkey tettrazini?  This classic does not have to be reserved just for after Thanksgiving as a leftover meal (although that is a perfect time to make it).  This inviting meal can be made year round.  Whether it’s for a small, romantic meal or if you need to bring a dish to your neighborhood potluck, turkey tettrazini will be a winning recipe, whatever the occasion calls for.

 The classic recipe for turkey tettrazini usually calls for a mixture of peppers and different root vegetables, heavy cream, pasta (either spaghetti or egg noodles), butter, wine, a mixture of parmesan, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and of course, the turkey.  You can either use the leftover turkey from a previous meal, or you can go to the store to buy a turkey breast and use that.  If you’re in a pinch, and you don’t have any turkey on hand, chicken would work well with this dish.  It’s a quick, easy meal that will leave everyone satisfied.

 

6 oz. pasta, cooked
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
2 2/3 c. chicken broth
1 c. heavy cream
1/4 c. sherry or white wine
1 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste

2 cups diced cooked turkey (or chicken)
1/2 lb. mushrooms
1/2 c. each chopped green peppers, red peppers, onion, celery
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese

 

In large pot, melt butter; add flour and whisk. Add wine, cream, seasonings, cheese, turkey, mushrooms and peppers, onions and celery. Place cooked pasta in bottom of baking dish and top with tetrazzini mixture. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

 

If you prefer to have a different variety in place of the pasta, try using rice or vermicelli.  Cook the rice or vermicelli according to the directions on the package.  When the turkey tettrazini recipe calls for you to add the cooked pasta, add the rice instead.  It gives the dish a completely different taste and texture just by changing one ingredient. 

 

So, you don’t have to wait all year long for Thanksgiving to come around in order for you to make turkey tettrazini for your family.  This scrumptious meal can be made any time of year.  Try this delicious dish today…you will not be disappointed.

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