Turkey, Pasta, and Three Cheese Casserole

Name: Turkey, Pasta, and Three Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey breast; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 16 ounces tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese; 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream; 2 scallions, chopped; 1 lb ziti pasta, cooked al dente; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Submitted by wife2abadge

"From Cook It Light, I have also made this with 1 pound of leftover cooked turkey breast and it's yummy either way."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 lb ground turkey breast
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
16 ounces tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
¹⁄₄ cup low-fat sour cream
2 scallions, chopped
1 lb ziti pasta, cooked al dente
¹⁄₄ cup parmesan cheese, shredded

directions

Cook turkey, onion, and garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until lightly browned.
Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Combine ricotta, cream cheese, sour cream, and scallions in a blender and process til blended (don't overmix).
Spray an 11x7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray (a casserole dish works fine too).
Spread half the cooked pasta in the bottom and top with half the turkey mixture.
Cover with the cheese mixture, then the remaining pasta.
Cover with the remaining turkey mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Bake til hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes, at 350 degrees.

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Reviews

What great recipe.I had cooked chicken strips that I used instead of ground chicken and my own tomato sauce.We loved it.This one is a Keeper!Thanks for posting. Rita

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