Ground Turkey Noodle Bake

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and chopped onion; cook and stir until the turkey is browned and crumbly and the onion is soft. Drain any excess grease. (Cook time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook the wide egg noodles until they are tender yet firm to the bite. Drain and return to the pot. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View While the water is heating up, stir the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning into the cooked turkey mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer. (Cook time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate small saucepan, combine the milk, softened cream cheese, minced fresh parsley, and minced garlic over medium heat. Cook and stir until the cream cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Pour the creamy mixture over the drained egg noodles and stir to combine thoroughly. Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Evenly layer the ground turkey mixture over the noodles in the baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is heated through and the mozzarella cheese is melted and bubbly, and lightly browned on the top. Let cool slightly before serving. (Bake time: 15-30 minutes)