Guide Note

Turkey tetrazzini is a casserole dish made with turkey, pasta, and cream or bechamel sauce.

Fast Facts

1. Dates back to the early 1900s
2. Named after opera singer Luisa Tetrazzini
3. Chicken can be substituted for turkey
4. Great use of Thanksgiving leftovers

• 1 lb spaghetti noodles, cooked
• 1/4 cup margarine or butter
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 lb mushroom, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups half and half
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup turkey, cooked and chopped

1. Melt the butter or margarine in a medium frying pan on medium heat.
2. Add the celery and onion and cook for three minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add the mushrooms and cook for three to five minutes, stirring constantly until all vegetables are tender.
4. Add the half and half and raise the heat to medium high. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, stirring constantly.
5. Continue to stir and boil for six to eight minutes.
6. Add the salt, pepper and turkey and cook until the turkey is heated through.
7. Pour the turkey and sauce over the noodles and serve.