Turkey Pasta (Or Rice) Casserole--Clean Eating

Name: Turkey Pasta (Or Rice) Casserole--Clean Eating
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup skim milk (1%); 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch (arrowroot); 1 ½ cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; ½ cup plain fat-free yogurt (lowfat); ½ teaspoon sea salt; 4 cups cooked brown rice (original calls for 8 oz whole wheat pasta); 1 carrot, sliced (2 in original); 1 cup green beans (not in original); 1 ½ cups broccoli florets; 1 ½ cups cauliflower florets; 1 small onion, diced; 8 ounces cooked turkey breast; 3 tablespoons slivered almonds

Servings: persons

1 cup skim milk (1%)
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch (arrowroot)
1 ½ cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup plain fat-free yogurt (lowfat)
½ teaspoon sea salt
4 cups cooked brown rice (original calls for 8 oz whole wheat pasta)
1 carrot, sliced (2 in original)
1 cup green beans (not in original)
1 ½ cups broccoli florets
1 ½ cups cauliflower florets
1 small onion, diced
8 ounces cooked turkey breast
3 tablespoons slivered almonds

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk and cornstarch.
3
Place over medium heat and cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a simmer and thickens.
4
Remove from heat and add cheese, stirring to melt, then whisk in yogurt and salt and black pepper to taste.
5
Cover and set aside.
6
Combine vegetables and steam until tender, either using microwave or stove top.
7
If using pasta, you can just add the veggies to the pasta water a few minutes before the pasta is done.
8
Combine rice or pasta, vegetables, turkey,and cheese sauce.
9
Place in a greased 2 quart casserole dish and sprinkle almonds on top.
10
Bake 20 minutes or until heated through and almonds are toasted.

1143

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup skim milk (1%), 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch (arrowroot), 1 ½ cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, ½ cup plain fat-free yogurt (lowfat), and more.

Yes, Turkey Pasta (Or Rice) Casserole--Clean Eating 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!