June 8, 2021
Move over chicken or turkey tetrazzini!! I found a new favorite...it's Ham Tetrazzini! Trust me, this recipe is a game changer! Plus it is a perfect casserole for leftover ham or for a ham steak. The ham pairs perfectly with the cheesy, creamy sauce, peas and pasta! These flavors go so well together! Plus it is an inexpensive meal that will feed a large crew! This ham tetrazzini is now my favorite! You will love it too!
Ham Tetrazzini Casserole
Ingredients:
1 (8 oz.) package of mushrooms, sliced thin or diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 tbsp butter
3/4 cup flour
1 3/4 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
16 oz. angel hair, cooked according to directions
2 to 3 cups leftover ham, diced (or a ham steaks works great too)
1 cup frozen peas peas
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
Melt 4 tbsp of butter in a saucepan and cook until the mushrooms have softened.
Add the garlic and cook for 40 seconds.
Stir in the flour and one cup of chicken stock. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the rest of the chicken stock, milk and wine to the saucepan and bring to a boil, while stirring.
When it comes to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer this sauce for 5 minutes. Stirring frequently until a nice thick sauce forms.
Add the ham, peas and cooked pasta to the mushroom sauce and toss until combined..
Season with salt and pepper and stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
Pour the pasta and sauce into the dish and spread out into a single layer.
Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a bowl.
Add the 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese to the bowl of melted butter and stir until combined.
Sprinkle the cheese breadcrumbs over the top of the casserole.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 to 35 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Sauté the mushrooms and garlic in butter...
Add flour and chicken stock...
Add the rest of the chicken stock and milk...
Stir until it is a nice, smooth and creamy sauce...
Add ham, peas and pasta...
Add the Parmesan cheese...
Toss until everything is combined well...
Add the butter to your breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese...
Stir until combined...
Top your casserole with the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese...
And bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbly and golden...
Look how delicious!
Yum!! This is such a delicious comfort food meal with the best combination of flavors! Ham Tetrazzini is definitely my new favorite! You will love it too!