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Turkey Tetrazzini with Cheddar and Parmesan

Ingredients:

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 cups low-fat milk
  • 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (or additional chicken broth)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups sliced white button mushrooms
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups diced cooked turkey breast
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 60-65 minutes
Cost/recipe: $6.67
Cost/serving: $1.11

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a shallow two to three-quart baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions.

In large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour. Stirring constantly, cook about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, chicken broth, wine and pepper; bring mixture to a boil. Stir in mushrooms, reduce heat and cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, or until mixture thickens and mushrooms are softened.

Stir Parmesan cheese, pasta, turkey and peas into milk mixture; spoon into prepared baking dish. Top with Cheddar cheese and cover loosely with foil. Bake about 45 minutes or until bubbling at edges and heated through.

Tip: This recipe works well for leftover turkey or substitute chicken for turkey.

Turkey Tetrazzini with Cheddar and Parmesan
Nutritional Facts:
Nutritional Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 490
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 90mg
Sodium: 370mg
Carbohydrates: 57g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Protein: 44g
Calcium 50% Daily Value