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Italian Turkey Tetrazzini


Yield: 36 pounds

Establishment: Home Meal Replacement
 
Ethnicity: Italian
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Bake, Roast, Microwave
 
Product Type: Turkey Breast
 







Turkey
1 7 1/2-pound TURKEY BREAST OR 1 12 -pound WHOLE TURKEY
 
  1. Roast turkey at 325 degrees F. until the internal temperature in the breast is 170 degrees F. Allow the turkey to cool for easy handling.
  2. Remove the skin from the breast by cutting a slice along both sides of the breast. Pull the skin back for easy removal.
  3. Dice breast into 1/4 inch cubes. Weigh and portion 5 pounds breast cubes for the Tetrazzini. Cover, chill and reserve for Tetrazzini. (Use remaining turkey for Turkey Burritos or Turkey and Wild Rice Soup.)
 
Alfredo Sauce
1/2 Pound butter
2 Ounces garlic, chopped
1/2 Pound flour
2 Ounces dry white wine
1 Gallon heavy cream
2 Tablespoons Kosher salt
1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon white pepper
1/2 Teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 Cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
 
  1. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan, add garlic and cook until softened. Stir in flour and cook to a blond roux.
  2. Blend in wine and cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce by 2 cups.
  3. Add seasonings and Parmesan, stirring until Parmesan is melted and thoroughly blended. Cover, refrigerate and reserve.
 
Combine
1 Cup olive oil
4 Cups white onion, diced
4 Cups celery, diced
6 Cups green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 Cups red bell pepper, seeded and diced
4 Pounds small to medium whole button mushrooms, cleaned
1/4 Cup TURKEY BASE
2 Pounds American cheese loaf, cubed
2 Teaspoons white ground pepper
3 Pounds broccoli florets, blanched
8 Pounds spaghetti noodles, cooked & held for service
4 Pounds Cheddar cheese, shredded
 
  1. Preheat a rondeau and add oil. Saute onions, celery, peppers and whole mushrooms. Add turkey base and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Add reserved Alfredo sauce, cubed American loaf and white pepper. When American loaf is thoroughly blended, remove the pan from the heat.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the turkey, broccoli, cooked spaghetti and Cheddar. Stir in the Alfredo sauce mixture.
  4. Chill and store as mixed in large containers (if not immediately packaging for take-out). Cover, label and date.
 
Packaging For Take-Out
  1. Package 28 ounces of Turkey Tetrazzini in a 2-pound aluminum pan, top wtih 4 ounces of shredded Cheddar; cover and label, OR package 15 ounces of Turkey Tetrazzini in a 1-pound microwavable container, top with 1 ounce shredded Cheddar; cover and label.
  2. Maintain at 38 degrees F. or below for customer pick-up.
  3. Reheating instructions for consumer: (a.) 2-Pound Aluminum Pan: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove cover. Bake for 30 minutes and let sit 5 minutes. Serve hot. (b.) 1-Pound Microwave Pan: Heat in a microwave at the HIGH setting for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the Turkey Tetrazzini is heated throughout.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Sous Chef Jeff Call of eatZi's in Atlanta, GA. The Turkey Tetrazzini is one of many Home Meal Replacement offerings at eatZi's.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 555  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40g 64%
Cholesterol 148mg
Sodium 809mg
Total Carbohydrate 24g
Protein 26g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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