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August 8, 2011
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Turkey Tetrazzini

Poultry Classics
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes

Don't be too hasty to discard celery that is just past its prime. Wilted celery can often be revived. Soak the trimmed celery ribs in a bowl of ice water for at least 1 hour before using.

Don't be too hasty to discard celery that is just past its prime. Wilted celery can often be revived. Soak the trimmed celery ribs in a bowl of ice water for at least 1 hour before using.

Ingredients

Serves 6 

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 2 tablespoons dry or cooking sherry
  • 1/2 cup chopped pimientos
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 cups cubed cooked turkey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cooked spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large baking dish. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add mushrooms and celery. Cook until celery is tender, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add sherry and pimientos to skillet; stir. Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir well.

  3. 3

    Add milk to skillet and cook, stirring continually, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in turkey and salt.

  4. 4

    Place hot spaghetti in prepared baking dish. Top with turkey mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until sauce is bubbly and cheese is browned, about 25 minutes.

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Grating the Parmesan cheese will be easier if the cheese warms to room temperature first.

Great Pairings

Short-Cut Green Beans

Early summer is the time to stock up on inexpensive fresh green beans. Boil or steam them for 1 minute, drain, then freeze in small plastic bags. Use in this recipe, adding 20 minutes of cooking time.

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