ground turkey casserole

Easy ground turkey casserole that is made with spaghetti squash, sautéed onion and is oozing with melted cheese! This healthy turkey casserole is creamy, chunky, delicious, packed full of protein, and a cherished ONE meal for the entire family (with a dairy-free option)! That makes for one happy mamma!

Ground Turkey Spaghetti Squash Casserole

spaghetti squash

butter (ghee, dairy-free

lb. turkey

paprika

onion (chopped)

garlic

pink salt

black pepper

cheese (shredded (cheddar,

milk (skim, full fat or dairy-free milk)

Cook the spaghetti squash. Let it cool enough to handle. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

1. ROASTEDRoasting spaghetti squash is my favorite way to cook spaghetti squash, acorn squash and butternut squash because it brings out a natural sweetness from the fruit (crazy it is a fruit, right?!). To roast, preheat the oven 400 degrees F. Slice the squash in half, scoop out the seeds with a spoon and toss in a bit of olive oil then place on a large baking sheet face down. Pour a dash of water on the baking sheet. Roast for 35-45 minutes until it is soft when poked with a fork. Let the spaghetti squash cool slightly before handling and flip over and with a fork “fluff” and scrape gently out the noodles.2. MICROWAVEPlace the spaghetti squash on a microwaveable dish whole (poked first with a knife for air) or as halves and cook on high for 9-12 minutes (for halves) and about 12-15 minutes (for a whole squash) until the large center is soft when poked with a knife. Remove and let it cool slightly until it is able to be handled then cut the squash in half (if it is not already) and remove the seeds with a spoon. With a fork “fluff” and scrape (gently) out the noodles.3. SLOW COOKERPlace the spaghetti squash whole in the slow cooker with about 1-2 inches of water. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Remove and slice in half then gently remove the seeds. Using a fork “fluff” the edges scraping down to break up the noodles.4. GRILLING TIPS AND TIMEHeat the grill on medium-high. Slice the spaghetti squash in half and toss in a bit of olive oil. Wrap it in foil and heat for about 35-45 minutes (or until soft) continuously flipping to prevent burning.

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash

Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Using a spoon, scrape out the “noodles” into a casserole dish. Set aside until ready to use.

Cook the ground turkey meat. In a large saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and ground turkey meat.  Chop it up with a wooden spatula into fine pieces. Cook until heated through, about 10 minutes, and while cooking continue to chop it and mix it.

Slightly before the meat is cooked through, melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the same pan with the meat and add the garlic, paprika, salt, pepper and onion. Cook until soft (5 minutes). Remove from the heat and set aside.

Top the spaghetti squash noodles that are in the casserole dish evenly with 1 cup cheese.

Top with cooked onion and ground turkey mixture evenly on top of the cheese.

Pour milk on top evenly then mix together gently with a fork to coat.

Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.

Put in the oven and bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly and the top is browned slightly.

Garnish with fresh thyme and parsley. Serve right away.

Make The Ground Turkey Casserole

Ground Turkey Pasta Bake is a healthy casserole made with ground turkey meat, whole wheat pasta, kale, and a light sprinkling of bubbly melty cheese. This is an easy restaurant-quality dinner made with kitchen staples!

Ground Turkey Pasta Bake (Healthy Casserole)

lb ground turkey (extra lean)

(10 oz) whole wheat penne/fusilli pasta (uncooked)

kale

onion

olive oil

oregano

tsp rosemary (dried)

tsp basil (dried)

red pepper flakes

tsp salt

tomato sauce (low sodium)

honey

tbsp balsamic vinegar

pasta water

mozzarella cheese (shredded & divided)

Italian parsley (chopped)

Cooking spray (I use Misto)

Cook pasta al dente as per package instructions, undercooking by 4 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.

In the meanwhile, preheat large skillet on medium heat and add olive oil. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add oregano, rosemary, basil, pinch of red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring a few times. Add ground turkey and cook for another 5-7 minutes, breaking meat into pieces and stirring occasionally.

Add tomato sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar and pasta water. Stir, bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Add kale and stir to combine.

Now add cooked pasta and stir to combine more.

Transfer half of the mixture in previously prepared baking dish and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Add remaining pasta meat mixture and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven, let stand for 10 minutes, garnish with parsley and serve hot. With a glass of red wine. OMG, so good!

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Ground Turkey Pasta Bake

This ground turkey casserole is overflowing with savory flavors and rich spices. Seasoned ground turkey combines with an assortment of herbs, veggies, beans, cheese, and rice to make one of the most delicious one-pan dishes you'll ever have. Best of all though, it takes just 30 minutes to make it.

The BEST EVER Ground Turkey Casserole Recipe Made In Just 30 Minutes

turkey

Salt and Pepper

chili powder

garlic powder

cumin

corn

fire-roasted diced tomatoes

black beans,

Salsa Verde (or your favorite salsa)

Rice, cooked

Cilantro, chopped

Lime

Mozzarella Cheese

Chips

Sour cream

Cilantro

onions

Heat a non-stick skillet to medium high and...

Heat a non-stick skillet to medium high and add the olive oil.

Add the ground turkey, season with salt and...

Add the ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.

Add the spices, frozen corn, diced tomatoes, black...

Add the spices, frozen corn, diced tomatoes, black beans, and salsa, and cook for 15 minutes.

Add the rice and mix until well combined.

Top with mozzarella cheese, cover with the lid...

Top with mozzarella cheese, cover with the lid and let the cheese melt.

Serve with cilantro, lime juice, chips, sour cream,...

Serve with cilantro, lime juice, chips, sour cream, and green onions.

Ground Turkey Casserole (with Cauliflower Rice) has mushrooms, green pepper, Mozzarella, and Feta for a ground turkey casserole that&#x27;s truly delicious, low in carbs, and also easy to make.

Ground Turkey Casserole (with Cauliflower Rice)

cauliflower rice (see notes)

T olive oil, divided (more or less depending on your pan)

lb. brown Cremini mushrooms, sliced

green bell peppers

Greek Seasoning

Greek Oregano

Spike Seasoning (see notes)

green onion

lbs. turkey

salt and fresh-ground black pepper

sour cream

chicken broth

Feta Cheese

Monterey Jack Cheese

Thaw cauliflower rice in the fridge before you...

Thaw cauliflower rice in the fridge before you make this recipe.

Preheat oven to 375F/190C. Spray a glass or...

Preheat oven to 375F/190C. Spray a glass or crockery casserole dish with non-stick spray or olive oil. (I used  a 9" x 12" casserole dish, but anything close to that size will work.)

I bought one pound of sliced Cremini mushrooms,...

I bought one pound of sliced Cremini mushrooms, but wash and slice mushrooms if needed, then heat 1 T olive oil over medium-high heat and cook mushrooms until nicely browned. Put mushrooms in a large bowl.

While mushrooms cook, chop onions and green pepper...

While mushrooms cook, chop onions and green pepper and slice green onions.

Add another tablespoon olive oil to the frying...

Add another tablespoon olive oil to the frying pan and cook onions and green pepper until starting to brown, then add Greek Seasoning, Greek Oregano, and Spike Seasoning and cook a few minutes more.

Then add the thawed cauliflower rice to the...

Then add the thawed cauliflower rice to the pan and cook 4-5 minutes stirring a few times, until most of the moisture in the rice has steamed off and evaporated. 

Turn off heat and stir sliced green onions...

Turn off heat and stir sliced green onions into the cauliflower rice mixture, then transfer it to the bowl with the mushrooms and combine.

Turn heat back to medium high, add the...

Turn heat back to medium high, add the last tablespoon of oil into the frying pan, and cook the ground turkey until it's nicely browned, breaking apart with a turner as it cooks. (Don't rush this step. Most ground turkey will release some water and it won't brown properly until that water evaporates.) Season the cooked turkey with a little salt and fresh-ground black pepper.

Add browned turkey to the bowl with other...

Add browned turkey to the bowl with other ingredients and stir to combine all ingredients.

Mix together the sour cream, chicken stock, crumbled...

Mix together the sour cream, chicken stock, crumbled Feta, and 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, then gently stir that into the other ingredients in the bowl.

Put the mixture into a glass or crockery...

Put the mixture into a glass or crockery casserole dish and sprinkle with the other 3/4 cup Monterey Jack Cheese. 

Cover the casserole dish with foil, or use...

Cover the casserole dish with foil, or use the lid if your casserole dish has one.

Bake the covered casserole 20 minutes, then remove...

Bake the covered casserole 20 minutes, then remove from oven and take off the foil.

Put back in the oven and bake about...

Put back in the oven and bake about 20 minutes more, or until the top is nicely browned and the casserole is bubbling hot.

Serve hot, with sour cream to add at...

Serve hot, with sour cream to add at the table if desired.

This keeps well in the fridge and freezes...

This keeps well in the fridge and freezes well, and it can be reheated either in a covered dish in the oven or in the microwave.

This easy Ground Turkey Pasta Bake is total comfort food that will be loved by the whole family.

penne pasta

Tbsp oil

onion,

mushrooms,

garlic cloves, finely chopped

Italian seasoning

tsp red chili flakes

1½ lbs ground turkey

parsley

tomato sauce

spinach

mozzarella cheese

salt

pepper

Pre heat oven to 350°F.

Cook pasta al dente in salted water according...

Cook pasta al dente in salted water according to the instructions on the packet. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.

While pasta is cooking, heat oil in an...

While pasta is cooking, heat oil in an oven safe skillet and sauté onion and mushrooms for 5-6 minutes. Add in garlic, Italian. seasoning, red chili flakes, salt and pepper, cook for a minute.

Add in ground turkey and cook for 6-7...

Add in ground turkey and cook for 6-7 minutes, until it is no longer raw.

Add tomato sauce along with fresh parsley, cook...

Add tomato sauce along with fresh parsley, cook for 7-8 minutes.

Add spinach and cook till wilted, then stir...

Add spinach and cook till wilted, then stir in reserved pasta water. Add pasta and one cup of mozzarella cheese, combine well. Spread remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

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