A great family dish.

Turkey (or Chicken) Tetrazzini

from The American Century Cookbook

5 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup cream
2 tablespoons dry sherry or Madeira
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 pounds medium mushrooms, sliced
3 medium scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente and drained well
1/2 pimientos, diced (optional)
4 cups diced cooked turkey or chicken

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking dish and set aside.

2. Melt three tablespoons of the butter in a medium heavy saucepan over moderate heat. Blend in flour, and slowly add broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth, about 3 minutes. Mix in cream, sherry, 1/4 of the cheese, and pepper. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, then take off the heat.

3. Melt the rest of the butter in a skillet over moderate heat. Cook mushrooms and scallions until limp, about 3 minutes.

4. Toss spaghetti in a large bowl with sauce, mushroom mixture, pimientos (if used), and turkey. Transfer to baking dish, and spread remaining cheese over the top.

5. Bake, uncovered, until bubbling and brown, about 25 minutes.

This is a big favorite with my family, and also for church potluck suppers. I've had to share the recipe often!

I got this cookbook for Christmas in 1999. It has great recipes, and excellent histories behind them, as well as a timeline of trends in cooking and prepared foods.