Turkey Tetrazzini

from Parents Magazine

Turkey Tetrazzini
Servings: 6 to 8 Prep 30 mins Slow Cook 4 hrs to 6 hrs low-heat setting

Ingredients

  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 1/2 - 2 pounds turkey tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
  • 1 8 ounce container fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1 ounce reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 8 ounces multigrain spaghetti, broken and cooked according to package
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Make It

1. In a large skillet, fry bacon in oil over medium-high heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until brown and crisp. Transfer to large bowl and crumble. Season turkey with black pepper. Brown in same skillet, about 2 to 3 minutes (turkey will not be cooked through).

2. Coat inside of a 4-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray and add in turkey, onion, mushrooms, chicken broth, nutmeg, and 1/4 cup Parmesan; stir to combine. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 6 hours. Mix in peas, cream cheese, and cooked spaghetti. Let stand, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Top each serving with additional cheese. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Tip

For Easy Cleanup:
  • Line your slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Add ingredients as directed in recipe. Once your dish is finished cooking, spoon the food out of your slow cooker and simply dispose of the liner. Do not lift or transport the disposable liner with food inside.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 6; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 448, Fat, total (g): 16, chol. (mg): 114, sat. fat (g): 7, carb. (g): 30, Monounsaturated fat (g): 5, Polyunsaturated fat (g): 2, Trans fatty acid (g): , fiber (g): 4, sugar (g): 4, pro. (g): 44, vit. A (IU): 340, vit. C (mg): 3, Thiamin (mg): , Riboflavin (mg): 1, Niacin (mg): 11, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg): 1, Folate (µg): 109, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg): 1, sodium (mg): 525, Potassium (mg): 565, calcium (mg): 151, iron (mg): 3, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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