How to Make Tina's Turkey Florentine Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and that means it's time to start thinking about what delicious dishes you'll be serving to your loved ones. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to serve up the traditional turkey, then look no further than Tina's Turkey Florentine Casserole.

This comforting casserole is a great alternative to the usual roast turkey, and it's a wonderful way to use up any leftover turkey from the holiday feast. Packed with flavorful turkey, spinach, and...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup with herbs
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups chopped cooked turkey
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl.
  • While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Mix condensed soup, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add to the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 12 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  • Add turkey, spinach, and sauce to the penne; stir until well combined. Transfer to a casserole dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and bubbly on top, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    584 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg
    • Sodium: 863mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 313mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 556mg