Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini | I Heart Recipes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: penne

Whole wheat pasta increases fiber content.

Chop leftover turkey breast and onions.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium to medium-high heat.

Sauté onions and turkey in the pan.

Add frozen vegetable mix and cover for about 2 minutes.

Uncover and stir in cream of celery soup.

Mix in a little bit of milk (1% or 2%).

Turn heat down to medium and add all-purpose flour to thicken the sauce.

Cover and let it cook for about 5 minutes.

Prepare spaghetti according to package instructions and butter it to prevent sticking.

Pour the cooked spaghetti into a baking pan (aluminum foil).

Mix the turkey sauce with the spaghetti until creamy.

Top with Italian cheese mixture and sprinkle with dried parsley flakes.

Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for about 15 minutes.

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Equipment Needed

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