Turkey Parm Casserole
Turkey Parm Casserole combines spaghetti, ricotta, turkey, marinara sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, and bread crumbs for a hearty baked pasta dish.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti broken in half
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups cooked shredded turkey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 jar 24 oz spaghetti sauce
- 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Cook the pasta
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and transfer into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Layer with cheese and seasoning
- Dot the cooked pasta evenly with ricotta cheese. Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the surface for added flavor.
Add sauce and turkey
- Pour the spaghetti sauce evenly over the pasta and ricotta. Distribute the shredded turkey across the top, ensuring it is spread evenly.
Top with cheeses and bread crumbs
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the turkey and sauce, followed by the parmesan cheese. Finish with a layer of Italian bread crumbs for added crispness.
Bake the casserole
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and the bread crumbs are golden brown.
Garnish and serve
- Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving warm.
Notes
To prepare this Turkey Parm Casserole as a gluten-free dish:
- Use gluten-free spaghetti made from rice, corn, or chickpeas.
- Replace Italian bread crumbs with gluten-free bread crumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Confirm the spaghetti sauce and seasoning mixes are certified gluten-free.