turkey pasta casserole

Name: TURKEY PASTA CASSEROLE
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon(s) coarse sea salt, or more to taste; 12 ounce(s) (about 3 cups) rigatoni or penne; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 cup(s) onions, chopped; 1 pound(s) button mushrooms, washed and quartered; 3 large cloves garlic, pressed; ground himalayan sea salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns); 1 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup(s) basic pesto; 1 cup(s) 35% heavy cream; 1 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning; 3 cup(s) cooked turkey, cubed; 1 cup(s) frozen peas; 1/4 teaspoon(s) red chili flakes, or to taste; 3 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, grated and divided; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Oct 11, 2022

This dish is so savory… perfect for the fall season! This is a delicious meal to serve after Thanksgiving.

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A delicious casserole with leftover turkey, pasta, peas and other great ingredients.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon coarse sea salt, or more to taste
12 ounces (about 3 cups) rigatoni or penne
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups onions, chopped
1 pound button mushrooms, washed and quartered
3 large cloves garlic, pressed
ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup basic pesto
1 cup 35% heavy cream
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
3 cups cooked turkey, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated and divided
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

How To Make turkey pasta casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375º and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions minus 2 minutes.
Step 3

In a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, add oil & butter. Add onions and cook for 3 minutes.
Step 4

Add mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute; season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 5

Add broth and basic pesto; stir to coat.
Step 6

Add heavy cream and season with Italian seasoning; bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 7

Stir in cooked turkey and peas. Season with red pepper flakes; taste and adjust.
Step 8

Stir in the pasta with 2 cups of cheese.
Step 9

Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and level it out before sprinkling on the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
Step 10

Cover with foil and transfer to the preheated oven; bake for 20 minutes.
Step 11

When time is up, we’ll remove from the heat, let it rest for 5 minutes before sprinkling on some fresh chopped parsley and serve.
Step 12

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