Turkey Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Turkey Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Diced; 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pound Ground Turkey; 3/4 teaspoons Cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg; 1/2 cups Red Wine; 2 cups Crushed Tomatoes; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 8 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Rotini (or Other Short Pasta); 4 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 2 cups 1% Milk; 1 pinch Nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; ⅓ cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, Divided; Salt And Pepper

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1/2 whole Medium Onion, Diced
1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pound Ground Turkey
3/4 teaspoons Cinnamon
3/4 teaspoons Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg
1/2 cups Red Wine
2 cups Crushed Tomatoes
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
8 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Rotini (or Other Short Pasta)
4 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
2 cups 1% Milk
1 pinch Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
⅓ cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, Divided
Salt And Pepper

1
To prepare meat sauce: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onions, bell pepper and garlic and saute for 3 minutes, until beginning to soften.
3
Add ground turkey to pan and cook, breaking up meat, until no pink remains.
4
Add cinnamon, chili powder and nutmeg; cook for 1 minute.
5
Add red wine to pan and simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes.
6
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar and oregano.
7
Add salt and pepper to taste.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 20-25 minutes.
9
While sauce is simmering, cook pasta according to package directions.
10
When just al dente drain and set aside.
11
Preheat oven to 375F.
12
While meat sauce is simmering, prepare bechamel: Add flour to a small saucepan.
13
Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the milk so that no lumps remain.
14
Heat over medium heat until bubbles begin to form then add remaining 1 cup of milk, nutmeg and garlic powder.
15
Heat, whisking constantly, until thickened (about 4 minutes).
16
Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese.
17
To assemble: Mix cooked pasta into the meat sauce.
18
Pour into a 9x9 baking dish.
19
Pour bechamel evenly over top.
20
Sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
21
Bake for 30 minutes then enjoy!
22
Optional: At the end of the cook time, pop it under the broiler for a minute to brown up the top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Diced, 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Turkey Pasta Bake 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Pasta Bake

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Variations & substitutions

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