Mushroom Tetrazzini

Mushroom Tetrazzini is a classic American comfort food casserole featuring diced mushrooms, pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce, typically baked with a topping of cheese or breadcrumbs. The dish is named after the Italian opera singer Luisa Tetrazzini and is a staple of home cooking and potlucks, often using ingredients like cream of mushroom soup, parmesan, and sometimes chicken or turkey.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the pasta and high in fat due to the creamy sauce and cheese, making it a calorie-dense meal. It provides some protein and essential minerals like selenium and potassium from the mushrooms, but the calorie count per serving can range from 400 to 600 calories depending on the recipe.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	36 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin A	450 IU
Vitamin C	3 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Selenium	18 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the dish reflects the early 20th-century American trend of adapting European culinary styles into hearty, home-style casseroles, often using canned or condensed ingredients. Nutritionally, the mushrooms add a unique umami flavor and a source of B vitamins, while the creamy base makes it a satisfying, indulgent meal.