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The genius trick to this unique turkey tetrazzini is using flavor-packed Cauliflower Salad in the sauce. Pureed, it becomes creamy and luscious. Any leftover turkey, or even rotisserie chicken, will work here.

Recipe by Cooking Light November 2015

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Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
28 mins
total:
1 hr 5 mins
Yield:
Serves 6 (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.

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  • Preheat oven to 375°.

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms; cook 5 minutes or until golden and most of liquid evaporates. Sprinkle flour over vegetables; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine. Add 1 cup chicken stock. Increase heat to medium-high; cook 2 minutes, stirring until smooth. Add milk; bring to a boil. Cook 4 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring almost constantly. Stir in 2 teaspoons thyme, salt, pepper, and 2 ounces Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat.

  • Place remaining 3/4 cup stock and Cauliflower Salad in a blender; process until smooth. Stir into sauce. Add turkey and pasta; toss to combine. Spoon into a 2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.

  • Combine remaining 2 teaspoons oil, panko, and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme in a small skillet; cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Stir in remaining 1 ounce cheese; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

395 calories; fat 13.8g; saturated fat 4.9g; mono fat 6.3g; poly fat 1.3g; protein 33g; carbohydrates 35g; fiber 5g; cholesterol 67mg; iron 3mg; sodium 621mg; calcium 271mg.
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