Turkey Mac Casserole

This is a wonderful recipe from my friend Eva! I just had to share it with you all. My family eats this about once a week- a fabulous way to "hide" veggies from the little ones!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• CASSEROLE

• 1  cup  uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1  lb  ground turkey breast
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  onion, diced
• 2 -3  medium zucchini, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil or 2  teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1 (10 ounce) container alfredo sauce

• TOPPING

• 1⁄4 cup  progresso  Italian style breadcrumbs
• 2  tablespoons  shredded romano cheese
• 2  teaspoons butter, melted

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F Spray 2½ quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Cook macaroni to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
2. In large nonstick skillet, cook and stir turkey and garlic-pepper blend (or as above) over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink.
3. Add cooked macaroni, zucchini, basil, and Alfredo sauce; mix well. Spoon into sprayed casserole. In small bowl, combine all topping ingredients; mix well. Sprinkle over casserole.
4. Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes or until thorough heated.