Ground Turkey Noodle Bake

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 minutes

Comforting baked dish with ground turkey, pasta, and creamy sauce. Topped with cheese and perfect for freezing or feeding a family.

Ingredients:
  • 3 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 teaspoon italian seasoning 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1/2 cup water
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions:
  1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning.
  2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. In a saucepan, combine milk powder, water, cream cheese, parsley and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until cream cheese is melted.
  3. Drain noodles; add to cream cheese mixture. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.