Leftover Turkey Pasta Bake
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
546 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Leftover Turkey Pasta Bake
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This turkey pasta bake is perfect for leftover Thanksgiving turkey, or you can even use chicken! It has a creamy pesto sauce, mushrooms, and plenty of melty mozzarella.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked rigatoni or penne
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 7 ounces cremini or white mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 2 cups heavy/whipping cream
- 2-3 cups cooked turkey cut up
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- fresh chopped parsley optional, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and move the rack to the middle position.
- Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than package directions indicate. Once cooked, drain and add to a greased 9x13 casserole dish.
- Meanwhile, add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion and mushrooms until the mushrooms have released their water and it's cooked out and everything is nicely browned (about 8 minutes).
- Stir the garlic in and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the pesto and cream and once the sauce starts to bubble, cook for about 2 minutes or until it's slightly thickened (don't let it get too thick as it'll thicken more in the oven). Take the skillet off the heat.
- Stir in the turkey and some salt & pepper to taste.
- Transfer the skillet mixture to the casserole dish, add half the cheese, and toss.
- Top with the rest of the cheese. (Note: if you want it extra cheesy, feel free to add more than the suggested 1 cup on top.)
- Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes or until it's warmed through.
- Take the foil off and broil the top for a few minutes if you want to brown the cheese (optional). Watch that it doesn't burn!
- Let it sit for a few minutes prior to serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if using.
Notes
- Serves 6-8 depending on portion size.
- 12 oz is 3/4 of a 16 oz. package of pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
546kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
308mg
(13%)
Potassium
353mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1278IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
213mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 546 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 546kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1278IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 213mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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