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Ground Turkey Casserole Recipe

This easy recipe is loaded with cheesy pasta loaded with seasoned ground turkey and spinach. It's perfect for back-to-school or an easy weeknight meal.
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 259kcal
Author Deb Clark

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!

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1617IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg