Speedy Turkey Tetrazzini

Mix leftover turkey with peas, mushrooms, and a creamy cheese sauce to make this main-dish casserole.


Speedy Turkey Tetrazzini


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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 8  oz  curly egg noodlesOn Sale
  • 2/3  cup  plain bread crumbsOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  freshly grated ParmesanOn Sale
  • 6  Tbsp  unsalted butter, meltedOn Sale
  • 1-1/8  tsp  saltOn Sale
  • 1-1/4  cups  sliced white button mushroomsOn Sale
  • 1  cup  chopped onionOn Sale
  • 3/4  lb  cooked turkey, cut into 3/4-inch cubesOn Sale
  • 1  cup  frozen peas, thawedOn Sale
  • 2  cans (14 oz each)  low-sodium chicken brothOn Sale
  • 6  Tbsp  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 2  tsp  fresh lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp  dried thymeOn Sale

Directions
1.
Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat oven to 425 degrees F. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, 1/4 cup cheese, 3 tbsp butter and 1/8 tsp salt; set aside.
2.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 tbsp butter, the mushrooms, onion and remaining 1 tsp salt. Cover and cook over medium-high heat 3 min. Uncover and cook, stirring, 3 min more; transfer to a bowl. Toss in turkey and peas; set aside.
3.
For sauce, in a medium saucepan, whisk together broth, flour and remaining 2 tbsp butter, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened, 4 to 5 min; remove from heat. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cheese, the lemon juice and thyme. Salt and pepper to taste.
4.
In a 13-by-9-inch baking dish, combine sauce, turkey mixture and noodles; top with bread crumb mixture. Bake until golden and bubbling, 13 to 15 min. Serve warm. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 505, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 10.5 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 1208 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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