Turkey Macaroni and Cheese Alfredo

Submitted by carolinafan

"Nice change from the ground beef and macaroni casseroles."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• CASSEROLE

• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (4 ounces)
• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 3⁄4 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning, blend
• 3 medium zucchini, chopped (about 3 cups)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1 (10 ounce) container refrigerated low-fat alfredo sauce

• TOPPING

• 1⁄4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
• 1 teaspoon margarine or 1 teaspoon butter, melted

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray 2-1/2 quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Cook macaroni to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
3. In large nonstick skillet, cook and stir turkey and garlic pepper blend over medium high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink.
4. Add cooked macaroni, zucchini, basil and Alfredo sauce; mix well. Spoon mixture into sprayed casserole.
5. In small bowl, combine all topping ingredients; mix well. Sprinkle over casserole.
6. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Reviews

[SharonChen]

I didn't think adding zucchini directly into a Mac and Cheese would be a good idea. So I served it on the side. It was quick and easy enough to put the dish together. The flavor was good, but not amazing. Maybe it's because I left the zucchini out or the alfredo sauce I used wasn't great?

 

[Asha1126]

I made this for PAC 06' and I really don't think five star rating and a thank you is a payment enough for this most delicious recipe. I love this casserole! Real comfort food. I used frozen zucchini and it worked out perfectly. It was creamy, crunchy, and tasty. I will make this again and again. Thank you Carolinafan for posting this wonderful recipe!