Turkey Tetrazzini

This is an easy recipe to make a tasty dish-turkey tetrazzini. To shake things up this Thanksgiving, why not make this great meal? It can even be made before hand and baked right before eating. Easy and delicious!

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 20 min
Ingredients

* 1/2 pound vermicelli
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 2 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 2 cups milk, warmed
* 2 tablespoons sherry
* 1/4 cup parsely, chopped
* 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* freshly ground black pepper to taste
* 2 cups cooked turkey, cut into chunks
* 1/2 cup blanched silvered almonds, for topping

Instructions

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the vermicelli (al dente) according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart casserole.

3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter, add the mushrooms, and saute until just tender.

4. Stir in the flour and cook for another 2 minutes, or until the flour is no longer visible.

5. Gradually, add the milk, stirring constantly, and simmer until the sauce thickens.

6. Add the sherry, parsley, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and pepper.

7. Combine the turkey and the vermicelli with the sauce.

8. Spoon the mixture into the casserole and top with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese and almonds.

9. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until heated through.