Ground Turkey and Cheddar Casserole

Ground Turkey and Cheddar Casserole

Ingredients:

8oz. wide noodles
16oz ground turkey
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 8oz container light sour cream
1 28oz can diced tomatoes
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese
4 garlic cloves
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

·  Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 9” x 13” baking dish with non-fat cooking spray.

·  Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and place into a large bowl. Mix in the sour cream and parmesan, and then pour into baking dish.

·  While the noodles are cooking, spray a large, nonstick skillet with non-fat cooking spray, and add in the garlic. Cook until tender and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

·  Add in the ground turkey. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink…about 5-8 minutes.

·  Add in the zucchini, bell peppers and onions and cook until vegetables just being to become tender, about 3-5 minutes.

·  Add in diced tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried parsley, bring to a simmer, and cook until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper as desired.

·  Empty the turkey and vegetable mixture over the noodles, and evenly sprinkle the cheddar over top.

·  Place in oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes.

·  Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.