Easy Ground Turkey Casserole
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.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 259kcal
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!
Notes
Refrigerate - Place any leftover casserole in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can also freeze this casserole for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Reheat - this casserole is 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.
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
