Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini

"This is a great way to use leftover cooked turkey or chicken. It's also an easy one dish casserole that everyone in the family enjoys. The recipe started life as a Cooking Light recipe in a recent issue. I made modifications to suit our taste."

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup frozen peas
• 3/4 cup carrot ( I use the pre-cut matchstick carrots)
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 1/2 cup white wine ( or sherry)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 cups chicken broth ( or turkey broth)
• 1 cup parmesan cheese ( divided)
• 4 ounces light cream cheese ( low fat)
• 1 (8 ounce) packages thin spaghetti ( cooked)
• 2 cups turkey meat, cooked and shredded ( or chicken)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs ( I use panko)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Melt butter in saute pan.
3. Add onion, celery, pepper, salt, carrots, and mushrooms (optional).
4. Saute until vegetables are tender.
5. Add flour and stir until vegetables are coated.
6. Add wine, and stir quickly until flour is absorbed.
7. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly.
8. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

9. Remove from heat.
10. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and the Neufchatel cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
11. Add the peas, turkey and pasta.
12. Stir until blended.
13. Coat a casserole with non-stick spray and transfer mixture to the casserole.
14. Combine breadcrumbs (or panko) with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
15. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
16. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes until lightly browned.
17. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

via www.food.com