Turkey Tetrazzini

This is a great recipe for leftover turkey. Even those who say they don't like turkey will eat this. May be assembled in advance and frozen: heat covered dish at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 604 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
• ⅔ cup sliced onion
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
• 2 (8 ounce) packages angel hair pasta
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (Optional)
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 pound cooked turkey, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 4 minutes, or until almost tender. Drain.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the flour until blended, then gradually stir in the milk so that no lumps form. Season with salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and mustard. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and add 2/3 cup cheese and pimento, stirring until cheese melts. Add undrained mushrooms to cheese sauce.

Step 3

Place a layer of pasta in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of turkey, and then a layer of cheese sauce. Repeat the layers. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup cheese over top.

Step 4

Bake for about 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbly and cheese on top is toasted.