Turkey Tetrazzini White Wine (Printable)

A creamy casserole blending turkey, mushrooms, pasta, and white wine with a cheesy crust.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Pasta

01 - 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
02 - 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine

→ Vegetables

03 - 8 ounces sliced cremini or white mushrooms
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 cup frozen peas (optional)

→ Dairy

07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 2 cups whole milk
10 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
11 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Gruyère cheese

→ Liquids

13 - 1/2 cup dry Chardonnay or other dry white wine
14 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken or turkey broth

→ Seasonings

15 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
16 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
17 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

19 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
20 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
21 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
02 - Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
04 - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring continuously, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet, then simmer for 2 minutes.
05 - Whisk in broth, whole milk, and heavy cream until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in dried thyme, nutmeg, kosher salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
06 - Incorporate cooked turkey, frozen peas (if using), and drained pasta into the sauce, tossing well to combine. Mix in the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella or Gruyère cheeses.
07 - Transfer the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
08 - In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture uniformly over the casserole.
09 - Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent all day cooking, but you're honestly done in under an hour.
  • The white wine in the sauce makes everything feel a little special without being pretentious.
  • Your guests will ask for the recipe, and you'll feel secretly pleased that it came together so effortlessly.
02 -
  • If you add the pasta while the sauce is still boiling, it'll continue absorbing liquid and turn pasty by the time you bake it, so let the sauce cool slightly before folding everything together.
  • Fresh nutmeg makes an enormous difference, ground nutmeg that's been sitting in your spice cabinet tastes dusty compared to what you get from a microplane.
03 -
  • Cook your vegetables until they're truly golden before you add the flour, this deepens their flavor and keeps the sauce from tasting watery or bland.
  • Grating your own cheese from a block tastes noticeably better than pre-shredded, and it melts more smoothly because there's no anti-caking powder coating the shreds.
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