PENNE AND MEATBALL CASSEROLE

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A tasty pasta and meatball casserole.

Provided by kelclrk

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
¾ cup uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons egg substitute
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
1 dash salt
1 dash garlic powder
¼ pound lean ground turkey
¾ cup meatless spaghetti sauce
¼ cup low-fat (2%) cottage cheese
¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet and a 1-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 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 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, egg substitute, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl. Crumble turkey on top and mix well. Shape mixture into 1/2-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
  • Drain penne. Combine baked meatballs with spaghetti sauce in a bowl. Spoon 1/2 the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with 1/2 of the cooked penne, cottage cheese, and mozzarella cheese, plus 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Cover with a glass lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 62.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1050 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

Jason Flores
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This casserole is the perfect comfort food.


Komkom Court
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This casserole is a must-try for any pasta lover!


Ashikur King
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This casserole was a waste of time and money.


Tara Owd
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I would give this casserole a 3 out of 5 stars.


Rodney Bolding
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This casserole was okay. It wasn't anything special, but it was edible.


Dawasherpa Pop
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This casserole was a disaster! The meatballs were tough and the sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.


Sandra Partridge
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I found this casserole to be a bit bland. The meatballs were dry and the sauce lacked flavor.


Juanita Crowell
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I'm not a big fan of casseroles, but this one was actually pretty good. The meatballs were tasty, and the sauce was flavorful.


Shemul Hossain
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This casserole was easy to make and very flavorful. I used ground turkey instead of beef, and it turned out great.


Chris MacDonnell
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I made this casserole for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sohid Hossen
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This casserole was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich.


Prabhat Rai
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I've made this casserole twice now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are so easy to make, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Aysha Shaa
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the cheese and breadcrumbs on top, which gave it a nice crunchy texture.