LIGHTENED-UP MILLION-DOLLAR CASSEROLE

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We ditched the heavy cream and swapped in turkey for beef in this lightened-up version of our crazy-popular Million-Dollar Spaghetti Casserole. With these and other smart swaps, this recipe totally delivers on comfort food without weighing you down.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 oz uncooked spaghetti
1 egg
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
4 oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened, cubed (from 8-oz package)
1 lb ground turkey
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves or small fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook spaghetti as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley and melted butter with whisk. Drain spaghetti; return to spaghetti-cooking pan. Add egg mixture to spaghetti, and quickly toss until evenly coated; transfer mixture to baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, mix cottage cheese and cream cheese. Spread mixture evenly over spaghetti mixture in baking dish.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove from heat; stir in pasta sauce. Spread mixture over cottage cheese layer in baking dish. Top evenly with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

jammiie
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks.


M sami m Sami M Sami m Sami
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my casserole turned out dry and crumbly. I think I might have overcooked it.


Jahanzaib Saleem
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This casserole is delicious! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect.


Ghantaghar Music
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Sher Zaman
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This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Abdul Rehman bajeer
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


MD. NAIEM HASAN
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Johan Maritz
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This casserole was a bit too rich for my taste. I think it would have been better with less cheese.


AHMED GILL
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I'm not a huge fan of casseroles, but this one was actually pretty good. It was light and fluffy, and the flavors were well-balanced.


Da twins Da twins
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This casserole is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make, affordable, and delicious.


Ala bd
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I followed the recipe exactly and my casserole turned out perfectly. It was so creamy and cheesy!


md saifhasan
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Leatgatluok Phar
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my go-to recipes for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ali mavia Mavia
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This casserole is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


JOHN O'ROURKE
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I've made this casserole twice now and it's become a favorite. It's so easy to throw together and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Maraj devi Music
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the ingredients were affordable and easy to find. The flavors all came together perfectly and the casserole was nice and creamy.