Low-Fat Mexican Turkey Casserole Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Mexican Turkey Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat rotini pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound ground turkey; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn, drained; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 onion, diced; 1 celery stalk, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (8 ounce) package pepper Jack cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat rotini pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) package pepper Jack cheese, shredded

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain.
3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and break it up with a wooden spoon. Add chili powder, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, and black pepper; mix thoroughly. Cook and stir until turkey is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add corn, diced tomatoes and chiles, green bell pepper, onion, celery, and carrot; mix thoroughly.
4
Place lid on skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add tomato sauce; let simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Transfer turkey mixture to a 9x13-inch casserole dish and add the cooked pasta. Mix everything together. Top with pepper Jack cheese.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

526

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat rotini pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound ground turkey, 2 tablespoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat Mexican Turkey Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Low-Fat Mexican Turkey Casserole

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