PENNE AND MEATBALL CASSEROLE

Penne and Meatball Casserole image

A tasty pasta and meatball casserole.

Provided by kelclrk

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

cooking spray
¾ cup uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons egg substitute
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
1 dash salt
1 dash garlic powder
¼ pound lean ground turkey
¾ cup meatless spaghetti sauce
¼ cup low-fat (2%) cottage cheese
¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet and a 1-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, egg substitute, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl. Crumble turkey on top and mix well. Shape mixture into 1/2-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
Drain penne. Combine baked meatballs with spaghetti sauce in a bowl. Spoon 1/2 the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with 1/2 of the cooked penne, cottage cheese, and mozzarella cheese, plus 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Cover with a glass lid or aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 62.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1050 mg, Sugar 10.9 g