Quicky Ground Turkey or Beef Casserole
Get dinner on the table in no time with this comforting and versatile Quicky Ground Turkey or Beef Casserole! This crowd-pleasing dish combines tender pasta, a hearty tomato-based meat sauce, and a gooey layer of melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese for a family-friendly weeknight meal that’s as easy as it is delicious. Featuring pantry staples like canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings when you need a no-fuss dish loaded with flavor. Prep takes just 10 minutes, with the rest of the magic happening in the oven. Serve it warm, with a crisp side salad or garlic bread, for an irresistible dinner that brings everyone to the table. Perfect for meal prepping or feeding a hungry crowd, this quick casserole is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces pasta (elbow macaroni or penne)
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the cooking oil. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey or beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce.
Transfer the skillet mixture to a lightly greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread it out in an even layer.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.1 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.5 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 3837 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.4 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 176.4 g | 353% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1890 mg | 145% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2212 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
