Hearty Macaroni Bake

Hearty Macaroni Bake

Hearty macaroni, turkey, tomato, vegetable and herb casserole.

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Servings 8

Ingredients

  

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Topping

• 2 Tbsp plain dry bread crumbs
• 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp paprika

Casserole

• 1/2 lb ground turkey 90/10
• 3/4 cup yellow onion trimmed, diced
• 3/4 cup celery trimmed, diced
• 3/4 cup carrots trimmed, diced
• 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic cloves peeled, minced
• 1/4 cup canned tomato paste
• 1 qt chicken broth 4 cups
• 2 cups canned diced tomatoes
• 6 oz dry elbow macaroni
• 1 1/4 tsp fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup frozen green peas thawed
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• In stockpot over medium-high heat, cook turkey until no longer pink. Add onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Sauté until onion is tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste. Sauté 2 minutes.
• Add broth, diced tomato, pasta, basil, salt and pepper. Toss to mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer until pasta is tender and sauce is thickened, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Add peas and cheese. Toss to mix.
• In a glass casserole dish, pour in pasta mixture and sprinkle with bread crumbs, parmesan and paprika. Bake until internal temperature reaches 165 F and topping is browned, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 470mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

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Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.