Monday, October 18, 2010

Turkey or Chicken Tetrazzini




I included a picture of my original written recipe to show how used this recipe is.  I double the recipe because it's wonderful left over.  A family favorite!

1/2-pound spaghetti
1/4-pound mushrooms, optional
5 tablespoons butter, divided 4 T. & 1 T.
1/3 cup flour
2 cups turkey or chicken broth (4 c. to double or 1-32-ounce box of chicken broth)
1 c. light cream (1/2 & 1/2)
2 T. sherry
2 c. diced chicken or turkey
1/2 c. grated fresh Parmesan
  1. Cook the spaghetti the way the package tells you to.
  2. Slice the mushrooms and sauté in 1 T. butter until light brown.
  3. Make the cream sauce by blending 4 T. butter with the flour. 
  4. Add the chicken broth and cook stirring vigorously until it is smooth and thick.  I use a whisk.
  5. Add the cream, salt and pepper and sherry.
  6. Add the mushrooms and turkey or chicken to the sauce.
  7. Put the spaghetti in a casserole and pour the sauce over the noodles.
  8. Top with the Parmesan and bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly and brown.