Turkey or Chicken Tetrazzini

I'm really beginning to believe that the Cooking Gene is real. It exists. And both my brother and I have it.

I love any recipe he shares with me, like this one!

Turkey Tetrazzini
Recipe adapted from my brother
Prep time: 15 minutes   Cook time: 50ish minutes

8 oz fettuccine
2-3 cups cooked turkey or chicken, chopped or shredded
1 tbsp minced onion
8 oz sliced fresh cremini mushrooms
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup white wine
3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1.  Preheat oven to 350.  Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions, draining it just before it reaches al dente.

2.  While the pasta cooks, in a large bowl combine the turkey, onion, mushrooms, cheddar and Gruyere cheeses, and 2 tbsp of Parmesan.

Meat and mushrooms.

Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese!

Kieran learns how to "stir gently" so as not to decorate Mama's kitchen in sauce & cheese.

3.  In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, stock, wine, and Italian seasoning.  Pour the sauce over the turkey mixture and stir to coat.

I whisked this in the bottom of my big bowl. Because that works too.

4.  Add the hot, cooked pasta to the turkey mixture and gently toss to combine everything.  Pour into a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish.  Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake for 45 minutes.

Kieran did a good job stirring gently.

A pan for now....

...and a pan for later! I love Get Ahead options.

This recipe is super easy to adapt to any taste. Don't like mushrooms? Leave them out. Or maybe you do but prefer a variety, or just simple button mushrooms. Or consider using a different veg altogether like green beans or broccoli or peas. Feel free to switch up the cheeses, and use all chicken stock if wine isn't your thing. Don't have Italian seasoning? Use a different herb & seasoning blend. Or grab a can of cream of chicken with herbs soup.

The point is: be creative! Make this your own.