Easy Macaroni Casserole

Step 1

In a large deep non-stick skillet, brown the ground turkey over high heat until cooked through, seasoning with a pinch of salt and breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks.

Step 2

Set aside on a dish.

Step 3

Add olive oil to the skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the onion, red pepper, celery and carrots; sauté until the vegetables soft, about 6 to 7 minutes.

Step 4

Return the turkey to the skillet along with the remaining ingredients except for the pasta and cheese.

Step 5

Bring to a boil and then lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 6

While simmering, heat oven to 350°F.

Step 7

Spoon just enough of the turkey/vegetable mixture to cover the bottom of a 9x13 pan.

Step 8

Cover with uncooked pasta.

Step 9

Spoon remaining sauce mixture evenly over the top and sprinkle with cheese.

Step 10

Cover with foil and bake 50-55 minutes.

Step 11

Remove from oven and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes.

Step 12

Divide into 8 servings.