HERBED TURKEY TETRAZZINI

Happy Turkey Day! And you know what that means...Leftovers!  This turkey tetrazzini recipe is from a site that claims to have The Best Turkey Recipes on the Planet.  Well, it is hard to find a better turkey leftover casserole recipe, but you be the judge! 

(Makes 4 servings)

  1/4 cup chopped onion
  1/4 cup fresh mushrooms
  1/4 cup each flour & margarine
  1 cup milk
  1 cup chicken broth
  1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  1 tsp dried whole tarragon
  1/8 tsp pepper
  1 dash of ground nutmeg
  2-1/2 cups cooked spaghetti
  1-1/2 cups turkey, cooked/chopped
  1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese divided
  chopped parsley
  lemon slice halves
  red pepper strips

Saute onion and mushrooms in margarine in a large, heavy saucepan until just tender. Add flour, stirring well.  Cook one minute, stirring constantly.  Gradually add milk and chicken broth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and bubbly.  Stir in parsley, tarragon, pepper and nutmeg.  Stir in spaghetti, turkey, and half of the cheese, mixing well.

Pour into a greased 1-1/2 quart casserole bake at 350 for 20 minutes.  Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and bake an additional 5 minutes.  Garnish with parsley, lemon slices, and pepper strips.

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