Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini

By á-4084

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup frozen peas (cooked broccoli)
• 3/4 cup carrot (I use the pre-cut matchstick carrots)
• Roasted red peppers, diced
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 1/2 cup white wine (or sherry)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 cups chicken broth (or turkey broth)
• 1 cup parmesan cheese (divided)
• 4 ounces light cream cheese (low fat)
• 1 (8 ounce) package thin spaghetti (cooked) (Fideo)
• 2 cups turkey meat, cooked and shredded (or chicken)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (I use panko)

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

Melt butter in saute pan.
Add onion, celery, pepper, salt, carrots, and mushrooms (optional).
Saute until vegetables are tender.

Add flour and stir until vegetables are coated.
Add wine, and stir quickly until flour is absorbed.
Gradually add broth, stirring constantly.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat.

Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and the Neufchatel cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
Add the peas, turkey and pasta.
Stir until blended.
Coat a casserole with non-stick spray and transfer mixture to the casserole.

Combine breadcrumbs (or panko) with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
Sprinkle mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes until lightly browned.
Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.