Quick Pastitsio Recipe

Name: Quick Pastitsio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Penne Pasta, Uncooked; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided; 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey; 1- 1/2 cup Chopped Onion; 1 whole Medium Bell Pepper, Chopped; 3/4 cups Finely Chopped Carrot; 5 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 Tablespoon Flour; 2 cups Skim Milk; 1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced No Salt Added Tomatoes, Drained; 7 ounces, weight Fat-free Cream Cheese; 3/4 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Penne Pasta, Uncooked
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided
1 pound Lean Ground Turkey
1- 1/2 cup Chopped Onion
1 whole Medium Bell Pepper, Chopped
3/4 cups Finely Chopped Carrot
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 Tablespoon Flour
2 cups Skim Milk
1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced No Salt Added Tomatoes, Drained
7 ounces, weight Fat-free Cream Cheese
3/4 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley

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Preheat broiler to high.
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Coat a broiler safe baking dish with cooking spray.
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Cook pasta to al dente, omitting any fat or salt in cooking.
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Drain.
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While pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
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Add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil.
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Once oil is heated, add ground turkey.
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Saute until browned, about 5 minutes, stirring to crumble.
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Remove from pan.
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Drain pan if needed.
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Add remaining oil.
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Add onion, pepper, and carrot.
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Saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 56 minutes.
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Add garlic, saute 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
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Return turkey to pan.
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Sprinkle in salt.
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Add flour and stir frequently, cooking for 1 minute.
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Stir in milk, tomato, and cream cheese.
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Bring to a simmer, stirring until smooth.
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Cook for 2 minutes, or until heated through.
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Stir in pasta.
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Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
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Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the top.
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Broil for 4 minutes, or until top is golden and slightly crunchy looking.
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Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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Recipe adapted from Cooking Light.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Penne Pasta, Uncooked, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided, 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey, 1- 1/2 cup Chopped Onion, and more.

Yes, Quick Pastitsio falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Quick Pastitsio

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