Turkey Tetrazzini (Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living)

== Description ==
Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living
Tetrazzini is a timeless pasta dish rich in familiar flavors and family appeal. Roasted red pepper jazzes up this version.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1/3 cup butter or margarine
* 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
* 3 cups half and half or milk
* 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 7 ounces spaghetti, cooked
* 3 cups chopped cooked turkey
* 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
* 1 1/2 cups soft white or whole wheat breadcrumbs (homemade)
* 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
== Directions ==
# Sauté first 3 ingredients in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender.
# Remove from heat, and set aside.
# Melt 1/3 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
# Whisk in flour until smooth.
# Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
# Gradually whisk in half-and-half; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thick and bubbly.
# Stir in 1 cup cheese, salt, and pepper.
# Toss sautéed vegetables with cheese sauce, spaghetti, and turkey.
# Place chopped red peppers on paper towels to prevent the red color from bleeding into the casserole.
# Gently stir roasted pepper into spaghetti.
# Spoon into a 13" x 9" baking dish.
# Combine breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup cheese, and melted butter; sprinkle over casserole.
# Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until breadcrumbs are toasted and casserole is thoroughly heated.
Yield: 6 servings
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