Turkey Parm Casserole
A cheesy baked turkey pasta casserole made with spaghetti, shredded turkey, ricotta, marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti broken in half
- ½ c ricotta cheese
- 2 c cooked shredded turkey
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce 24 oz
- ¼ c Italian breadcrumbs
- ¼ c Parmesan cheese
- 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ c chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2: Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta well.
- Transfer the cooked spaghetti to the prepared casserole dish.
Step 3: Add the Ricotta
- Dot the cooked spaghetti evenly with ricotta cheese.
- Distribute the ricotta in small spoonfuls over the pasta.
Step 4: Season the Pasta
- Sprinkle the garlic powder and Italian seasoning evenly over the pasta and ricotta.
Step 5: Add the Sauce and Turkey
- Pour the spaghetti sauce evenly over the pasta.
- Spread the cooked shredded turkey over the sauce in an even layer.
Step 6: Add the Cheese and Breadcrumb Topping
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the turkey.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and Italian breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
Step 7: Bake
- Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the casserole is heated through.
Step 8: Garnish and Serve
- Remove the casserole from the oven.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil.
- Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm.
Notes
To make this Turkey Parm Casserole gluten-free, replace the regular spaghetti with certified gluten-free spaghetti or another gluten-free pasta. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs in place of Italian breadcrumbs, and confirm that the ricotta, shredded turkey, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, spaghetti sauce, Parmesan, mozzarella, and fresh basil are gluten-free. If using leftover turkey, ensure it was not prepared with gluten-containing stuffing, gravy, marinades, or seasonings. Use clean cookware, utensils, and baking dishes to avoid cross-contamination.