Turkey Pasta Casserole With Asparagus and Cheddar Cheese

Name: Turkey Pasta Casserole With Asparagus and Cheddar Cheese
Ingredients: 8 ounces mini penne pasta or similar shape; 6 tablespoons butter; 6 tablespoons flour; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning blend, or to taste; cooked asparagus, cut in 1-inch pieces, about 2 cups; 3 cups diced cooked turkey; 8 ounces shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 cup soft bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon melted butter

Turkey Pasta Casserole With Asparagus and Cheddar Cheese was pinched from <a href="http://southernfood.about.com/od/turkeycasserole/r/bl61220a.htm" target="_blank">southernfood.about.com.</a>

"I used mini penne pasta in this hearty casserole, but elbow macaroni or small shells would work just as well. It's a great casserole to serve for an after-the-holiday meal, or make it for a potluck dinner...."

INGREDIENTS

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8 ounces mini penne pasta or similar shape

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6 tablespoons butter

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6 tablespoons flour

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1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

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1 clove garlic, minced

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1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced

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1 1/2 cups chicken broth

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2 cups milk

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning blend, or to taste

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cooked asparagus, cut in 1-inch pieces, about 2 cups

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3 cups diced cooked turkey

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8 ounces shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese

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1 cup soft bread crumbs

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1 tablespoon melted butter

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