Macaroni Casserole
Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with our Macaroni Casserole! This family favorite combines elbow macaroni with lean ground turkey, all smothered in a zesty marinara sauce. Topped off with a layer of gooey mozzarella cheese, this casserole is baked to perfection. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or your next potluck.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 10 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes in oil
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce, drained
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large skillet, sprayed with cooking spray, cook the ground turkey until it's browned. Set it aside.
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet and cook garlic, onion, and red peppers on medium heat. Sauté until they have softened.
- Add the cooked veggies along with the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, and sundried tomatoes to the large skillet with the ground turkey. Add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix and let it cook until warmed through.
- Grab a 9x13 pan and pour in cooked elbow macaroni.
- Pour the saucy turkey mixture on top of the pasta and top with 1 ½ cups of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle on ½ cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes. If the top starts to brown too soon, cover with foil. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Feel free to garnish this casserole chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or basil.
- You can make this recipe with ground beef or ground chicken instead of ground turkey. For a meatless option use plant-based crumbles.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 27gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 567mgPotassium: 857mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1178IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 233mgIron: 3mg
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