Turkey Tetrazzini with Cream of Mushroom Soup

Cool days call for warming comfort foods. This turkey tetrazzini with cream of mushroom soup recipe has it all: hearty chunks of turkey, decadent noodles, melty cheese, mushrooms, peppers and a decadent creamy mushroom sauce. It’s the perfect antidote to chilly weather or even a chilly mood, and it whips together with ease, thanks to a sauce with cream of mushroom soup as its base. Dig in!

Ingredients for Turkey Tetrazzini with Cream of Mushroom Soup

• Spaghetti: Break the uncooked spaghetti into small pieces ahead of time.
• Cooked turkey: Cut cooked turkey into bite-sized cubes for this dish.
• Cheddar cheese: You can either use a bag of pre-shredded cheddar cheese for convenience, or grate it yourself off a block of cheese. Grating it yourself saves money, and it tastes better than bagged shredded cheese.
• Condensed cream of mushroom soup: Though it’s a condensed soup, there’s no need to dilute it.
• Onion: Chop the onion ahead of time. The onion adds a little crunch and flavor.
• Sliced mushrooms: If unable to find sliced mushrooms in a jar, use a canned variety. Drain all the liquid first. Fresh sliced mushrooms are also an option.
• 2% milk: Using 2% milk instead of whole milk cuts calories.
• Green pepper: Chop the pepper ahead of time. This bell pepper variety adds nutrients such as vitamins B6, E and A, as well as potassium.
• Pimientos: Drain the jar of chopped pimientos (also known as pimentos) ahead of time for this recipe. This pepper is both sweet and tangy, and perfect for making pimento cheese balls, too.
• Fresh parsley (optional): The parsley serves as a garnish that adds a pop of color to the presentation.

Directions

Step 1: Mix the ingredients

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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions, then drain. Transfer the spaghetti to a large bowl; then stir in all the remaining ingredients except the parsley.

Step 2: Bake

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Spoon the tetrazzini mixture into a greased 2-1/2-quart baking dish. If desired, sprinkle it with additional cheese. Bake the tetrazzini, uncovered, until it’s heated through, or about 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle it with parsley if desired.

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Recipe Variations

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• Swap chicken: Cubes of cooked chicken taste just as delicious in this tetrazzini dish; the only difference is that it will be chicken tetrazzini instead.
• Add garlic: If you enjoy garlic, mince a few cloves of garlic to use in place of or in addition to the onions. Garlic adds umami, too.
• Add chopped celery: Toss some chopped celery in with the chopped peppers and onions for added crunch and color. If desired, saute all of the veggies first for even more flavor!
• Get crunchy: Sprinkle thinly sliced almonds atop the dish during the last few minutes of baking time for even more crunch.
• Add Parmesan: Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top during the last few minutes of baking time for added cheesy flavor.

How to Store Turkey Tetrazzini with Cream of Mushroom Soup

Store the cooled turkey tetrazzini in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it’ll keep for 3 to 4 days.

Can you make turkey tetrazzini with cream of mushroom soup ahead of time? 

Sure! Make it up to a day or so ahead of time and store it, once it cools, in the refrigerator. Warm the complete dish back up in the oven, or heat smaller portions in a saucepan.

Tips for Turkey Tetrazzini with Cream of Mushroom Soup

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Could I use a different cream soup?

If you can’t find cream of mushroom or simply want to use something already in your pantry, use cream of chicken soup, or even cream of cheddar soup, which will give it a cheesier flavor. If you’d like, you could even make your own cream of chicken soup to use for the tetrazzini.

Could I use a different pasta?

Yes! Linguine may be used in a similar manner, broken into smaller pieces as desired. Egg noodles or rotini corkscrew pasta also work well for this dish. Cook your chosen pasta as recommended on the package, then follow this recipe as directed.

What can I serve with turkey tetrazzini?

Since pasta dishes can be a bit heavy, offer lighter fare on the side, such as a tasty green salad or a steamed veggie. A fresh cucumber salad is another excellent choice.