Description
A creamy, cheesy baked pasta casserole made with tender turkey, mushrooms, and spaghetti in a rich sauce, perfect for comforting family meals or using leftover turkey.
Ingredients
12 ounces spaghetti
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups cooked turkey, chopped
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the mushrooms and onion and cook until softened and most moisture has evaporated.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth and thickened.
- Add half of each cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Fold in the chopped turkey.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the baking dish and pour the sauce over the top, tossing gently to coat.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheeses evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
Slightly undercook the pasta to prevent it from becoming mushy.
Add peas, spinach, or bell peppers for extra vegetables.
Breadcrumbs mixed with butter can be added for a crunchy topping.
Milk can be used instead of cream for a lighter sauce.
This dish reheats and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
