Turkey Mac Casserole

Name: Turkey Mac Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 lb ground turkey breast; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 onion, diced; 2 -3 medium zucchini, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves; 1 (10 ounce) container alfredo sauce; 1/4 cup progresso Italian style breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons shredded romano cheese; 2 teaspoons butter, melted

Submitted by CycloneMommy

"This is a wonderful recipe from my friend Eva! I just had to share it with you all. My family eats this about once a week- a fabulous way to "hide" veggies from the little ones!"

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Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

CASSEROLE
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 lb ground turkey breast
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 onion, diced
2 -3 medium zucchini, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 (10 ounce) container alfredo sauce
TOPPING
¹⁄₄ cup progresso Italian style breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons shredded romano cheese
2 teaspoons butter, melted

directions

Heat oven to 350°F Spray 2½ quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Cook macaroni to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
In large nonstick skillet, cook and stir turkey and garlic-pepper blend (or as above) over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink.
Add cooked macaroni, zucchini, basil, and Alfredo sauce; mix well. Spoon into sprayed casserole. In small bowl, combine all topping ingredients; mix well. Sprinkle over casserole.
Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes or until thorough heated.

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Reviews

My family enjoyed this. I tripled all the seasonings, and I used a "light" alfredo sauce. I also added mushrooms. Thanks!

yogiclarebear
I love this casserole, great way to get my kid to eat zucchini!

Chickenweenie77