Italian Polenta Turkey Casserole
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
504 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Polenta Turkey Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- ½ cup onion diced
- 1 cup baby bella mushroom sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 18 oz polenta prepared
- ½ cup basil pesto click link for homemade recipe
- 2 cups cherry tomato
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions & mushrooms, saute 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the ground turkey and cook through.
- Add the Italian seasoning to the ground turkey.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Place the polenta in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Cover with the pesto.
- Top with the cooked ground turkey mixture.
- In a large bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Pour the tomatoes over the turkey.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with the parmesan cheese, if you would like.
Notes
- You can purchase prepared polenta at the grocery store, usually found near the pasta, or make your own polenta at home before preparing this recipe.
- This recipe is gluten free.
- Leftover shredded turkey can be used in place of the ground turkey. Add two cups of cooked, shredded turkey to the sautéed veggies with the Italian seasoning. Simmer on low for 5 minutes.
This casserole can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
In the oven, cover the casserole with foil and place in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes. In the microwave, place the casserole in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes.
- In the oven, cover the casserole with foil and place in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
- In the microwave, place the casserole in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4serving | |
| Calories | 504kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 688mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1195mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 19.4mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 267mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.