free of gluten and top 8 allergens
When you need an idea for leftover turkey, this cheesy turkey spaghetti is sure to please.
Quick prep is the name of the game for this turkey spaghetti.
Whether you call it a bake or a casserole, it’s the perfect comfort food…spaghetti, turkey, peas, and fire-roasted tomatoes tossed together in a creamy cheese sauce.
Also a winner is this dish…made vegan!
mise en place
Start by cooking the spaghetti according to package directions. Once the pasta is boiling, set your timer. To avoid overcooking, it’s important to check for doneness before your timer goes off. We have found that some brands of pasta cook faster than their instructions state. Different stoves can also play a part in various cooking times.
When the pasta is al dente (cooked but still firm to the tooth), drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside while preparing the sauce.
Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour and cook 5 minutes, stirring often to cook out the raw taste of the flour.
Sprinkle in a little dried Italian seasoning. Whisk in rice milk and broth, followed by fire-roasted tomatoes. Heat until thick, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add a shredded dairy-free cheese blend, such as Daiya’s Classic Blend, which is a blend of cheddar and mozzarella. Watch it melt.
No can of soup required.
Lastly, in a large bowl, add spaghetti, turkey, peas, and sauce. Stir gently to combine and transfer to a baking dish. Pop in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until bubbling.
Variations
For variety, cooked ham or cooked chicken is a great substitution for turkey. And this casserole can be enjoyed year round, not just with Thanksgiving turkey leftovers.
Make Mine Veggie Please
When you’re having guests and some are vegan, it’s easy to modify for both the meat eaters and vegans alike.
vegan cheesy spaghetti
To make a vegan-friendly portion, mix the spaghetti, peas and sauce, holding the turkey to the side. Transfer some to a small casserole dish, like we did above. Then add the turkey to the meat lovers portion. Place the casseroles in the oven and bake away.
The vegan cheesy spaghetti is perfect as is. But, feel free to add broccoli or other vegetables if you’d like.
When you’re craving a hot and cheesy bowl of pasta, this turkey spaghetti or cheesy vegan spaghetti is a winner!
If you’re looking for delicious allergy-friendly recipes for the holidays, we’ve got lots.
Check out this week’s guest post we wrote for The Allergy Cloud. Here we talk about our recipe development process for replacing allergens. We also deconstruct the infamous green bean casserole.
Turkey Spaghetti
Yield 6 Servings
Free of: gluten and top 8 allergens.
When you need an idea for leftover turkey, this cheesy turkey spaghetti is sure to please.
Ingredients
8 ounces dry allergy-friendly spaghetti, broken into 3-inch pieces
3 tbsp dairy-free, soy-free margarine or buttery sticks, such as Earth Balance
3 tbsp sweet white rice flour (see recipe notes)
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning (see recipe notes)
1 cup rice milk
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
8 ounces shredded dairy-free cheese blend, such as Daiya Classic Blend, about 2 cups (see recipe notes)
2 cups shredded or chopped cooked turkey
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Shake off excess water and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
- Melt the margarine in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour and cook 5 minutes so the flour loses its raw taste, stirring often.
- Add Italian seasoning. Whisk in rice milk, followed by the broth, until smooth. Add tomatoes and heat until mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in cheese and cook until melted, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
- In a large bowl, add spaghetti, turkey, peas, and sauce. Stir gently to combine.
- Transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbling.
Notes
- Sweet white rice flour is ground from short-grain glutinous rice and is different from white rice flour, which is made from ground white rice. Neither white nor brown rice flours are a substitute for sweet white rice flour, and will not yield the same results.
- If you don't have dried Italian seasoning, you can substitute 1/2 tsp dried oregano and 1/2 tsp dried thyme.
- Daiya's Classic Blend is a mix of cheddar and mozzarella shreds. If you can't get find a blend, use 1 cup each of your favorite cheddar and mozzarella shreds.
- Make Mine Veggie! To make the casserole vegan, omit the turkey and use vegetable broth.
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