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    Turkey Tetrazzini

    Posted: Nov 27, 2020 · Updated: May 24, 2024 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Turkey Tetrazzini - A creamy turkey pasta dish topped with cheese and crispy breadcrumbs. A great recipe to use up leftover turkey!

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    Did you have a nice Thanksgiving holiday? I know things looked a bit different this year for all of us.

    I do hope that things will continue to improve as we approach Christmas, but even if they don't, we need to look at this as a "blip" in time. Just a minor setback in the overall picture. We will get through this.

    Whether you still went ahead and made a big turkey this Thanksgiving, or opted for turkey legs or turkey breast instead -  if you have any leftovers, the recipe I'm sharing today is one the whole family is going to love.

    A great way to use up leftover turkey, this Turkey Tetrazzini is creamy, cheesy and topped with crispy breadcrumbs.

    So delicious! 

    Are you ready to get started making this dish? Let's go!

    HOW TO MAKE TURKEY TETRAZZINI

    To make this tasty turkey pasta dish, you'll need:

    • Linguine
    • Butter
    • Cream of celery soup
    • Cream of mushroom soup
    • Sour cream
    • Garlic salt
    • Pepper
    • Chicken broth
    • Cooked turkey
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Mozzarella cheese
    • Bread crumbs
    Ingredients for turkey tetrazzini
    Note: Cheese, turkey and bread crumbs not pictured

    Once you have your ingredients together and have boiled your noodles, combine the butter, soups, sour cream, salt, pepper and chicken broth in a mixing bowl.

    Ingredients for tetrazzini sauce in a glass bowl

    Stir in the cooked, cubed turkey.

    Cubed turkey added to sauce mixture in glass bowl

    Now, stir in the noodles until everything is combined.

    Turkey, noodles and sauce mixed together in bowl

    Transfer the pasta and sauce into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

    Turkey Tetrazzini in a 9x13 glass baking dish

    Sprinkle on the Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese and breadcrumbs.

    Cheese and breadcrumbs on turkey tetrazzini

    Bake at 350º Fahrenheit for 35-40 minutes or until top is bubbly and slightly browned.

    pan of cooked Turkey Tetrazzini

    CAN I SUBSTITUTE CHICKEN FOR TURKEY IN THIS RECIPE?

    Cooked chicken cubes or pieces would be an excellent substitute for the turkey. Keep it simple and use rotisserie chicken!

    spoonful of turkey tetrazzini

    CAN I ADD VEGETABLES TO TETRAZZINI?

    Sure! Go ahead and toss some veggies in there if you'd like. Onions, mushrooms, celery and carrots are all great options. Make sure to cook the vegetables until tender before adding to the casserole.

    Spoonful of turkey tetrazzini

    WHAT OTHER NOODLES CAN I USE IN TETRAZZINI?

    If you don't have any linguine noodles, fettuccine or spaghetti noodles would also be great alternatives!

    spoonful of turkey tetrazzini held over casserole dish

    CAN I MAKE TETRAZZINI AHEAD OF TIME?

    Yes, absolutely. Just prepare as instructed and add the cheese and bread crumbs before baking. To store until you're ready, cover tightly and place in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.

    HOW SHOULD LEFTOVER TETRAZZINI BE STORED?

    You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    CAN I FREEZE TURKEY TETRAZZINI?

    Yes, you can. I like to use a foil pan if I know I'm going to freeze it. Make the recipe as instructed (omitting the breadcrumbs), cover tightly and freeze for up to two months.

    Thaw in the fridge overnight and sprinkle with breadcrumbs before baking in the oven. 

    plate of turkey tetrazzini

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    Turkey Tetrazzini

    A creamy turkey pasta dish topped with cheese and crispy bread crumbs.
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 40 minutes mins
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 452kcal
    Author: Sara
    adjust servings: 8 servings

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces linguine (cooked)
    • ½ cup butter (softened)
    • 10.5 oz. can cream of celery soup
    • 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ¾ cup chicken broth
    • 3 cups chopped cooked turkey
    • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
    • ¼ cup bread crumbs

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
    • Cook noodles according to the box directions.
    • In a medium bowl, combine butter, soup, sour cream, salt, pepper and chicken broth.
    • Stir in chopped turkey.
    • Stir in noodles until everything is combined.
    • Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
    • Sprinkle cheeses and bread crumbs on top.
    • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until top is bubbly and slightly browned.

    Notes

    • You can use linguine noodles, fettuccine or spaghetti noodles for this recipe. 
    • Add in a bit of veggies like onions, mushrooms, celery and carrots. 
    • If you’re baking this recipe in advance, prepare as instructed but hold off on the cheese and breadcrumbs until you’re ready to bake. 
    • Store in the fridge for up to three days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg
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