Turkey and Noodle Casserole
 
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Turkey noodle casserole is a great potluck dish, where the meat and vegetables are baked with egg noodles and mozzarella cheese.
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Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: International
Serves: 15
Ingredients
  • Ground turkey: 2 pounds
  • Oil: 2 tbsp
  • Chopped celery: 1 cup
  • Sliced capsicum or green pepper: 1
  • Sliced red pepper: 1
  • Sliced mushrooms: 1½ cup
  • Chopped onion: 1
  • Chopped garlic: 2 tbsp
  • Chopped ginger: 1 tbsp
  • Chopped tomatoes: 2
  • Parsley: 2 tbsp
  • Basil leaves: 4-5
  • Oregano: 2 tsp
  • Chilli powder: 1 tsp
  • Sugar: 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Tomato sauce: 2 cups
  • Water: 3 cups
  • Egg noodles: 2 cups
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese: 1 cup
Method
  1. Heat oil and fry the turkey with some salt and sugar, onions, ginger and garlic, stirring frequently so that the meat breaks down and cooks evenly.
  2. When the meat starts to get brown, add celery, peppers and mushrooms and mix it well with the meat.
  3. After 5 minutes, add the tomatoes, parsley, basil, oregano, chilli powder and check the seasoning. Saute for 2 minutes, add tomato sauce and water, close the lid and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Pre-heat oven at 375 degrees F. In a well-greased pan, arrange the egg noodles. Pour the turkey mixture all over it evenly. Sprinkle cheese so that top is covered.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes and let it cool for another 15 minutes before serving.
Recipe by The Saffron Platter at https://thesaffronplatter.com/526-turkey-and-noodle-casserole.html