Spaghetti Casserole I

An easy and delicious pasta casserole with turkey, vegetables, cheese and pasta. Serve with bread and a leafy green salad, if desired. For a more Italian taste substitute tomato sauce for the ketchup and mozzarella cheese for the Cheddar.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 379 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, brown turkey over medium heat. Remove turkey from skillet to a large bowl; do not drain any grease left in skillet.

Step 4

Add onion and bell pepper to skillet; saute until softened. Add garlic to saute for 2 minutes and add tomatoes; mix well and remove from heat.

Step 5

Add vegetable mixture to turkey and stir in ketchup to coat; mix well. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread mixture and top with spaghetti and cheese.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted; serve.