Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini

Name: Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half; 2 tablespoons butter; 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

This comforting pasta bake is the ultimate way to turn your leftover turkey into a cozy, cheesy meal.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· August 2, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a warm bowl of creamy pasta to make a house feel like a home. This turkey tetrazzini is a family favorite in my kitchen because it is so satisfying and pulls together simple ingredients into something truly special.

I love using fresh herbs in this bake to give it a bright flavor that balances the richness of the cream and cheese. If you want a little extra crunch, try topping the dish with some toasted breadcrumbs right before you pop it into the oven.

🧺 Ingredients

8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2
Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions, then drain well.
3
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the mushrooms and onions until they are soft.
4
Stir the flour into the skillet and cook for one minute before slowly whisking in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
5
Let the sauce simmer until it thickens, then stir in the turkey, parmesan cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper.
6
Combine the cooked pasta with the turkey sauce and pour everything into your prepared baking dish.
7
Top the dish with the mozzarella cheese and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
8
Let it rest for five minutes before serving so the sauce can settle.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If the pasta absorbs too much liquid while stored, add a tiny splash of broth when reheating to keep it nice and creamy.

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