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Creamy SPAM Tetrazzini on a plate.

Creamy SPAM Pasta (Tetrazzini Style)

French Kiss Cook
Combining the savory richness of canned Spam with the elegance of a classic Tetrazzini, this dish is a true fusion of flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 638 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Penne , uncooked
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • ½ large White onion , diced small
  • 4 cloves Garlic , minced
  • 1 pound Cremini mushrooms , halved and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 can SPAM , ¼-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Milk , or dairy free alternative
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese , cubed up
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 cup Frozen Green Peas
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
  • ¼ cup Panko Crumbs
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Pasley , finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add in a tablespoon of salt to the water, and cook the pasta until al dente. Strain out the cooked pasta and reserve.
  • Heat large skillet or Dutch oven on medium-high heat, and drizzle in the 2 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the onions, garlic and mushrooms in the pan with the 1 teaspoon salt and the oregano. Cook until the mushrooms have reduced and most of the liquids have evaporated. Scoop out of the pan and place in bowl.
  • In the same skillet, drizzle in a tablespoon of olive oil and place the cubed SPAM in the pan. Fry until the Spam is nice and crispy on all side. Remove from the skillet and add to the bowl with the veggies.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Place the butter in the skillet and use it to deglaze the pan and scrape up in stuck on bits in the pan. Whisk in the flour into butter to get a smooth mixture (roux). While whisking continuously, slowly pour in the milk and bring to a slow simmer.
  • Add the cubed cream cheese into the skillet and whisk until it melts in the sauce. Once completely incorporated, turn off the heat.
  • Add the peas, cooked veggies, fried spam, and cooked pasta, into the sauce. Stir everything together to coat.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Place the pasta in a 2-quart casserole dish. Mix together the parmesan, panko crumbs and chopped parsley in a dish. Sprinkle the mixture over the pasta and place the casserole in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Take the dish out of the oven and rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Quick weeknight meal: After adding back the veggies, fried spam and pasta to the sauce, the Tetrazzini can be served. Simply omit the parmesan and panko crumbs from the recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 638kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 22gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1407mgPotassium: 929mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 972IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 2mg
Keyword one-dish, pasta
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