Turkey tetrazzini is a great all-around recipe. It’s perfect for using leftovers. It’s great making it fresh using different proteins like chicken instead of turkey, tuna, as in the old tuna noodle casserole updated…or you can simple use vegetables only with some beans. Turkey tetrazzini is an all together easy one pot meal!
Pegs loves making more of a recipe where she can repurpose her leftovers. Whether it’s for a holiday gathering or her weeknight dinners, she and her family love eating meals created from other recipes they enjoyed!
There are some people who are not in the leftover camp, and not to worry, because this recipe gives you both the leftover method and the method for making a fresh tetrazzini using the ingredients you prefer! Whether you are a chicken lover, fish or veggie all the way, Pegs has incorporated the choices you desire to use!
You’ll find lots of delicious one pot recipes in Pegs Damn Good Gluten Free cookbook. It also has a creamy mushroom soup recipe you can use in your tetrazzini! If you haven’t gotten yourself a copy, it might be time to grab one HERE. WHAT ARE YOU waiting for? It’s so good and all the recipes are family and kid friend favorites! You don’t need to be gluten free to enjoy Pegs cooking! She also makes her weeknights interesting using themed weeknight meals for planning each night of the week! Fun AND delicious!
Turkey Tetrazzini (Gluten Free)
Turkey Tetrazzini is one of those meals that feels like a warm hug.
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
What you’ll need Using Leftovers:
- 1 box Jovial Tagliatelle pasta
- 2 cups Turkey, diced
- 2 cups diced veggies: zucchini, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, Romanesco, sugar snap peas or petit peas.
- Season with 1–2 tsp. or more of: garlic granules, Italian seasonings blend
- 1–2 Tbsp. butter or goat butter or olive oil
- 11–16 oz Leftover Mushroom gravy or Cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup grated cheese: goat or sheep cheese, mozzarella, feta, pecorino Romano, dairy free nut cheese. OR a combination of preferred cheeses
- 1 tsp. Malden’s Flake Sea Salt, smoked or regular
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- 9x9 baking dish
Instructions
Using leftovers: You can double or triple this recipe for a crowd!
- Cook Jovial gluten free Tagliatelle pasta according to directions. Rinse and set aside until ready to use. If noodles get sticky, rinse in warm water.
- In a large skillet add oil. Once hot, add the vegetables, cover and cook until browned on both sides and fork tender.
- Add diced turkey.
- Add the seasonings.
- Add in mushroom gravy or cream of mushroom soup and combine with turkey veggie mushroom medley.
- Add the pasta into a 9 x 9 baking dish, then top and mix together with the Turkey veggie sauce.
- Top with grated cheese, smoked flake salt and pepper.
- Bake in a pre-heated 350-degree oven for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve with a salad and toast.
Baking a Fresh batch?
- Protein swaps: fresh chicken, cooked and diced, cooked beans, and or just vegetables.
- Cheese swaps: Use dairy free cheese, goat or sheep cheese.
- Pasta Swaps: Use your favorite pasta shape!
- Mushroom gravy/sauce: Make our mushroom soup recipe that doubles as a gravy or buy a canned gluten free mushroom soup. Always read the labels.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
Why We Love Turkey Tetrazzini
Turkey Tetrazzini is one of those meals that feels like a warm hug. It’s comfort food at its finest—creamy, flavorful, and baked to golden-brown perfection. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas.
The gluten-free version of this dish doesn’t sacrifice any flavor or texture, making it a hit with everyone, regardless of dietary needs. Even better? It’s a complete one-dish meal, with protein, veggies, and carbs all in one place.
FAQs for Turkey Tetrazzini
1. Can I make Turkey Tetrazzini ahead of time?
Yes! Turkey Tetrazzini is a great make-ahead dish. You can assemble the casserole, cover it tightly, and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking. When you’re ready to serve, bake it straight from the fridge, adding an extra 10-15 minutes to the cooking time to ensure it’s heated through.
2. Can I freeze Turkey Tetrazzini?
Absolutely! To freeze, assemble the dish in a freezer-safe casserole dish but don’t bake it. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat, thaw it in the fridge overnight and bake it as directed, adding extra time if needed.
3. What other casseroles are gain free?
Other CGK casseroles that you might like and are grain free; Pesto Spaghetti Squash Casserole, or Heirloom Tomato Spaghetti Squash Casserole