Quick Turkey Tetrazzini

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Servings:
6

A breadcrumb topping goes perfectly with this creamy and quick turkey tetrazzini casserole, which combines turkey, noodles, peas, and mushrooms.

Ingredients

  • cup fresh breadcrumbs

  • ¾ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 1 ¼ cups sliced mushrooms

  • ¾ pound cooked turkey, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)

  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

  • 3 ¾ cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock

  • 6 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • Freshly ground pepper

  • ½ pound curly egg noodles, cooked according to package directions

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup cheese, and 3 tablespoons butter. Season with salt; set aside.

  2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, toss 1 tablespoon butter with onion, mushrooms, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover; cook 3 minutes. Remove lid; cook, stirring, 3 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl; add turkey and peas. Set aside. In same pan, whisk stock, remaining butter, and flour. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. Whisk until thick, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, thyme, and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Combine sauce, turkey, and noodles in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; top with breadcrumbs. Bake until golden and bubbling, 13 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

    turkey tetrazzini
    Mike Krautter
Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Kids, Holiday 2003

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