Description
A comforting casserole featuring tender noodles, savory chunks of turkey, and gooey melted cheese, all wrapped in a rich and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cream or milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in a drizzle of oil until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, turkey, shredded cheese, cream, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- If desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use low-fat milk or reduced-fat cheese. Consider adding vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg