Ground Turkey Noodle Bake

This ground turkey casserole with noodles in seasoned tomato sauce is topped with mozzarella cheese for a comforting weeknight meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 510 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• cooking spray
• 3 cups wide egg noodles
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1.25 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey and onion; cook and stir until turkey browned and crumbly and onion soft, about 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Fill a large pot of lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.

Step 4

While the water is coming to a boil, stir tomato sauce and Italian seasoning into turkey mixture; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, combine milk, cream cheese, parsley, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until cream cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Pour over egg noodles; stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Layer turkey mixture over noodles; sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until casserole hot and cheese melted, 15 to 30 minutes.