Thursday, November 20, 2008

Chicken/Turkey Tetrazzini

Chicken or Turkey Tetrazzini

1 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 cups milk
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked turkey, bite-size pieces
1/2 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente and drained
1/4 cup Parmesan

Procedure
Melt butter and add flour, salt, and pepper. Slowly add milk, constantly stirring. Add Worcestershire sauce and simmer, stir until thickened. Add cheddar cheese and mix well.
Stir in turkey and spaghetti. Pour into a greased 2-quart shallow casserole or baking dish (8 x 8-inch). Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.* Bake, uncovered, 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

* This casserole also freezes well. To prepare, increase cooking time to 1 hour or until bubbly.

MY NOTES: Made it with Chicken.... it was VERY tasty- loved it- BUT-
It wasn't bubbly- I'm thinking maybe I didn't judge half a box of spaghetti correctly? It came out too dry- not enough sauce. Next time I will double the sauce- even with half a box of Spaghetti.

My additions: I thought it may be too bland for our taste and since we love garlic- had to throw some garlic powder in! :D - I used about a teaspoon of it- give or take - to your own taste. Also put in about 1/2 teaspoon sage, and instead of pepper , I used lemon pepper for a bit of zing- then a dash of regular pepper.

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