GROUND TURKEY INCOGNITO

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If you're like me, you can always use another way to disguise ground turkey! This casserole can be made ahead if you like, and is easily adaptable to whatever ingredients you have on hand.

Provided by puppitypup

Categories Poultry

Time 55m

Yield 1 casserole, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

1 lb ground extra-lean turkey
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (less if regular)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup cream
1 bouillon cube (beef)
8 ounces spinach, cooked and drained (and or mushrooms, broccoli...)
water, for boiling
2 teaspoons kosher salt, for boiling (less if regular)
6 ounces whole grain rotini pasta
1 cup low-fat milk
1/4 cup half-and-half or 1/4 cup cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 green onions, chopped
6 -8 ounces grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

PREP:.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a deep casserole dish.
Recipe as is fits into a 9x9 3" deep casserole dish. Doubled would fit into an 11x11 4" deep casserole dish.
TURKEY:.
Saute turkey and onion over medium heat until done.
Add olive oil and butter, then flour and stir well, letting flour brown slightly.
Add milk slowly, stirring as you go, then cream, spices and bullion.
Bring to a low boil to thicken, then pour into greased casserole dish.
VEGGIES:.
Cook veggies, drain well, season if needed and layer over turkey.
PASTA:.
Bring water to a boil, add salt and pasta, cook per package directions. Then drain and set aside.
Re-using same pan, pour in milk, cream and cream cheese. Add spices and heat over medium heat until cream cheese is melted. Add chopped green onions.
Pour over turkey in casserole dish.
CHEESE:.
Sprinkle grated cheese over pasta and bake for 25-30 minutes or until done.
If made ahead, get it out of fridge about 1/2 hour before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.1, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 111.7, Sodium 1204.1, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 32

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