Easy Turkey Tetrazzini
Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 4 | Total Time: 30 minutes (Prep: 10 minutes, Cook: 20 minutes)
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 1318, Total Fat 74g, Saturated Fat 37g, Carbohydrates 72g, Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugar 9g, Protein 86g, Cholesterol 328mg, Sodium 1468mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound extra wide egg noodles
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, enough to coat pan
- 3 slices bacon or turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast (typically one package)
- 1 pound white mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed, and sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme or poultry seasoning
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock (available in soup aisle), approximate amount
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, about three turns of the pan
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (about an 8-ounce block)
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
Instructions
Whip up this creamy, comforting Turkey Tetrazzini in just 30 minutesperfect for busy weeknights when you crave cozy flavors that hit all the right notes!
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the egg noodles. Once boiling, add salt and cook noodles until al dente.
- Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil to coat the pan, then add chopped bacon or turkey bacon. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bacon edges start to brown and the fat renders. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Push the meat to one side of the skillet.
- On the other side of the skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and chopped onions. Saut for 3 to 5 minutes until softened, then stir together with the turkey. Season generously with salt and black pepper, then add dried thyme or poultry seasoning. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer, then add the heavy cream and reduce heat to low. Add freshly grated nutmeg and stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Preheat the broiler to high. Combine the cooked noodles with the turkey and sauce mixture in a bowl. Lightly grease a broiler-safe casserole dish by spreading softened butter with a paper towel. Transfer the noodle mixture into the dish.
- Sprinkle the casserole evenly with grated Gruyere cheese and then with bread crumbs. Place the dish 8 to 10 inches from the broiler and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread crumbs turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Dig in and savor every cheesy, golden bite!
