Turkey Tetrazzini with Almond Parmesan Topping

Step 1

Start by cooking the pasta to al dente (or slightly under). Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Finely dice the sweet pepper and set aside.

Step 3

In a large saucepan or small dutch oven, brown the pancetta until a little crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 4

Add the mushrooms and sauté them until they get some good brown colour. Set them aside with the pancetta and peppers.

Step 5

In the microwave, scald the milk and turkey stock almost to boiling

Step 6

In the saucepan or dutch oven that you cooked the pancetta and mushrooms, melt the butter and add the flour, black pepper, salt, nutmeg & garlic.

Step 7

Cook together over medium heat for 2 minutes until foamy.

Step 8

Whisking constantly, slowly pour in scalded milk and stock mixture in about three additions, allowing the sauce to thicken and come back to a simmer after each addition.

Step 9

Continue to cook for 2 more minutes stirring constantly.

Step 10

Butter an 8-10 cup casserole dish.

Step 11

In a large bowl, stir together the pasta, turkey, pancetta, mushrooms, bell pepper and sauce.

Step 12

When well combined stir in the 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 13

Pour into the prepared casserole dish/

Step 14

Mix together the ground almonds and the other half cup of finely grated Parmesan.

Step 15

Sprinkle on the topping over the pasta mixture.

Step 16

Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until bubbling well.

Step 17

Allow the tetrazzini to sit for 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the pasta to absorb any excess moisture and thicken the sauce.