How to Make Ground Turkey and Goat Cheese Pasta Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than this Ground Turkey and Goat Cheese Pasta Bake recipe! Packed with protein, veggies, and creamy goat cheese, this pasta bake is the perfect combination of comforting and nutritious. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just looking for a new recipe to add to your weekly menu, this dish is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni)
  • 1 ⅓ pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (19 ounce) can tomato-basil soup (such as Progresso®)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 6 ounces chevre (soft goat cheese), crumbled
  • 1 ⅓ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain; return to the pot and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat.
  • Combine browned turkey, cooked pasta, 1 can of tomato soup, diced tomatoes, and chopped green pepper in a bowl.
  • Place one layer of the pasta mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Spread 1/3 of the 2nd can of tomato soup over this layer; add 1/3 of the crumbled goat cheese, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat with second and third layers of pasta, ensuring that the top layer is completely covered with mozzarella.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted and browned on top, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    652 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 978mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 298mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 410mg