This Ground Turkey Casserole is so easy to make and full of flavor! Ground turkey, mushrooms, pasta, and cheesy goodness make this a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family will love! I mean just look at that cheesy stretch!
Be sure to try the Chicken Spaghetti Recipe next! It's the most popular casserole on the blog, YUM!!
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What makes this recipe irresistible
Any meal that tastes even better the next day, is a plus in my book! You can use leftovers as meal prep for lunches. It's an easy casserole that comes together with little effort! And it's an affordable meal and yummy to too!
Ingredients you'll need
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- olive oil
- lean ground turkey or ground chicken
- onion
- sliced mushrooms
- spinach
- Montreal steak seasoning
- penne or ziti pasta
- Your favorite jarred pasta sauce
- Shredded cheese - My favorite to use a mixture of cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. But, Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese would be terrific too.
Creative variations to try
- Add additional flavor to your meat sauce by adding onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Want to add some additional vegetables to this casserole? Other great additinos are; green beans, bell peppers, yellow onions, or zucchini. I do recommend sauteing them slightly with the ground meat before adding them to the tomato sauce.
Step-by-step instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom.
- Preheat the oven. Spray your casserole dish, set aside.
- Cook the pasta to al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water. Drain pasta well.
- Heat a large skillet, add olive oil and brown the ground turkey, diced onions, and mushrooms-season with steak seasoning.
- Add the spinach and pasta sauce, mix well.
- Next add the cooked pasta and ½ the shredded cheese. Stir and mix well. Add pasta water as needed so the dish is good and saucy.
- Spoon the pasta mixture into the baking dish.Top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
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Essential tools for this recipe
- fry pan
- casserole dish
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
Ground turkey is slightly leaner and lower in calories and fat than ground beef, making it a healthier option. However, ground beef does contain more flavor.
Ground turkey is made mostly from turkey thighs and leg meat.
Top Tip
This dish can be made up to two days in advance. Keep the casserole covered tightly with plastic wrap or foil in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it.
- Check the directions on the package of pasta, and cook it until it is al dente. You want to use al dente because It will cook more in the oven.
- Don't forget to save a cup of pasta water.
How to store leftovers
Refrigerate - Place any leftover casserole in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Freeze - You can also freeze this casserole for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Reheat-It's best reheated in the oven. Cover with foil and heat in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or until completely heated. Or reheat single servings in the microwave.
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- This Turkey Pot Pie recipe is my favorite way to use up leftover turkey from the holidays that I have stashed in the freezer. And, it's great when it's made ahead.
- If you love pasta but are trying to eat a little less fat, try this Turkey Meatballs recipe. It has all the flavor of traditional spaghetti and meatballs without the fat.
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Serve with
You can't have pasta without garlic bread! And this Air Fryer Garlic Bread is my favorite recipe! Add some Lemon and Garlic Broccoli or 3 Ingredient Steamed Green Beans to round out your meal. Enjoy!!
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Ground Turkey Casserole Recipe
Equipment
- 1 9x13 casserole dish
- 1 Dutch Oven
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion diced
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 4 cups spinach
- 1 teaspoon montreal steak seasoning
- 8 ounces penne or ziti pasta about half a box of pasta
- 28 ounces jar pasta sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare casserole dish by spraying with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta to al dente in boiling salted water. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain pasta well.
- Place large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and the ground turkey, diced onions and mushrooms. Seasoning with steak seasoning. Cook until no longer pink.
- Add the spinach and pasta sauce. Stir until combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and ½ the shredded cheese. Stir and mix well. If needed add the reserved pasta water about ¼ cup at a time. (I used about a ⅓ cup of pasta water.)
- Spoon the pasta mixture into the baking dish. Spread into one even layer. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes until it's hot and bubbly.
- Optional - Remove foil and place under broiler for 2-3 minutes until the top of the pasta is browned. Serve and enjoy!
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