Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • 12 tablespoons butter (, divided, plus more for the baking dish)
  • 2 cloves garlic (, pressed)
  • ½ pound cremini mushrooms (, sliced)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (, chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (, stems removed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (, divided, plus more for garnish)
  • juice of one lemon
  • 2 cups frozen peas (, thawed)
  • 4 cups cooked turkey breast (, cubed or shredded)
  • 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 450° F and prepare a 13 X 9-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook the spapghettin in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water, drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl then set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant, then add the mushrooms and onions. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the fresh thyme leaves and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the turkey and peas.
  • In a separate saucepan, melt 8 tablespoons butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour, stirring constantly until the flour smells nutty and is lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the broth, wine, milk, and nutmeg and raise the temperature to medium-high, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in ¾ cup of the Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
  • Add the turkey mixture to the skillet with the sauce and toss to coat. Taste for seasoning and add more kosher salt or pepper to taste. Use tongs to add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat well. If the mixture is too thick, add a little reserved pasta broth or milk until creamy.
  • Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the microwave. Add the bread crumbs and reserved ¼ cup Parmesan cheese to a small dish and drizzle with the melted butter, tossing to mix well.
  • Pour the spaghetti mixture into the casserole dish and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. Bake for 15 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly and the top is golden brown and serve.