Cheesy Turkey Pasta Bake
 
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
 
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 cups uncooked fusilli pasta
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 cups chopped cooked turkey
  • ½ cups panko crumbs or breadcrumbs
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9” x 13” casserole dish. Cook pasta according to package directions in a large saucepan with salted water, while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. Drain pasta and set aside.
  2. Rinse and dry the saucepan. On medium heat, melt butter in the saucepan. Saute onions and mushrooms until soft, about 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
  3. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, thyme and mustard. Cook while whisking for 2 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour in milk, while continuing to whisk.Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese. Taste and check seasonings
  6. Add turkey and pasta into cheese sauce, and stir to combine.
  7. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  8. Top with breadcrumbs and remaining ½ cup cheese.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
  10. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe by Life at Cloverhill at https://lifeatcloverhill.com/2016/11/cheesy-turkey-pasta-bake.html