5.0 from 3 votes
Turkey Spaghetti Bake
This is the perfect meal to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey and not feel like it's the same old, same old.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 717 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ½ pound Spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups leftover shredded turkey or chicken
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup small fresh mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Break the pasta in half and cook the spaghetti according to the package directions, drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the turkey, cream, tomatoes, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the turkey and pasta to a baking dish and top with parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted. Garnish with basil and serve as needed.
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Notes
- Not a fan of turkey or it's not Thanksgiving? Save part of the next rotisserie chicken you buy to make this pasta bake.
Nutrition Information
Calories
717kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
738mg
(31%)
Potassium
854mg
(24%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1182IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
412mg
(41%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 717
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 717kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 738mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 854mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1182IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 412mg | 41% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.