Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini

What a great way to use up leftover turkey! This casserole bakes up delicious and bubbly for a wonderful main course.

Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini

Average Rating: 4.866666

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 50 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1 pound) linguine
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 cups cubed cooked turkey
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and cayenne until smooth. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cream.
  • 2. Drain linguine; add 2 cups sauce and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Make a well in center of pasta, making a space about 6x4 in.
  • 3. To the remaining sauce, add the turkey, mushrooms, pimientos, parsley and pepper sauce; mix well. Pour into center of dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • 4. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and heated through, 20-30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 540 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 729mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein.