Ham Tetrazzini is a classic cheesy pasta casserole, loaded with ham, cheese, peas, and mushrooms and topped with a crispy breadcrumb topping. It's the perfect way to use up leftover ham!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Ham Tetrazzini
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 10servings
Calories 486kcal
Author Michelle
Ingredients
8ouncesuncooked spaghetti
⅓cupbutter
1small onionchopped
8ouncessliced white mushrooms
2garlic clovesminced
⅓cupall purpose flour
1⅔cupchicken broth
1½cupsmilk
3tablespoonsdry white wine
8 ouncescream cheesesoftened and cubed
1cupshredded Swiss cheese
½cupshredded cheddar
1teaspoondried thyme leaves
3cupscooked and chopped ham
1cupfrozen peasthawed
Salt and black pepperto taste
Crunchy Topping
1cupPanko bread crumbs
½cupfreshly grated Parmesan
1tablespoon dried parsley
2tablespoonsolive oil
Instructions
Cook spaghetti to al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse to stop cooking, and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
When vegetables are tender, stir in flour and allow to heat up, about 1 minute.
Begin slowly stirring in broth, about ¼ cup at a time, to prevent lumps.
Stir in milk and wine. Continue cooking and stirring until thickened.
When mixture is hot and thick, stir in cream cheese until melted.
Stir in cheeses until combined.
Add thyme, ham, and peas, and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in prepared noodles. Then transfer mixture to a 9"x13' baking dish. Set aside.
For the topping, add all topping ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Spread evenly over noodles.
Bake in a 350°F oven for about 25 minutes, until top is golden brown, and sauce is bubbly and hot all the way through.
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Notes
Wine: To omit, just add an extra ½ cup broth.
Crunchy Topping: I love the added texture from the topping. In a time crunch, you can exclude it and just top with some more cheddar and parmesan.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in individual servings in the microwave.
Freezer Directions: Prepare according to directions. Do not bake. Allow to cool to room temperature before covering and freezing for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Bake for an additional 10 minutes to account for the cold dish.