Mediterranean Turkey Casserole

Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
A comforting blend of tender turkey, egg noodles, and Mediterranean flavors baked to golden perfection.
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This Mediterranean Turkey Casserole is a hearty, family-friendly meal that combines tender cooked turkey with medium egg noodles in a creamy, light sauce. Bright flavors from roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, and Kalamata olives add authentic Mediterranean zest, while a touch of white wine and lemon juice keeps it fresh. Topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, it offers a satisfying texture and rich taste without being heavy. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, this dish is easy to assemble and delivers comforting, home-style warmth. It’s a wonderful way to use leftover turkey or make a new batch from scratch, offering a delicious alternative to traditional casseroles.

Mediterranean Turkey Casserole

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 145.3

Description

This Mediterranean Turkey Casserole is a hearty, family-friendly meal that combines tender cooked turkey with medium egg noodles in a creamy, light sauce. Bright flavors from roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, and Kalamata olives add authentic Mediterranean zest, while a touch of white wine and lemon juice keeps it fresh. Topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, it offers a satisfying texture and rich taste without being heavy. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, this dish is easy to assemble and delivers comforting, home-style warmth. It&# 226;ÂÂs a wonderful way to use leftover turkey or make a new batch from scratch, offering a delicious alternative to traditional casseroles.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook the medium egg noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, whisk together chicken broth, skim milk, salt, and cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
  3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and becomes bubbly.
  4. Stir in the cooked noodles, chopped turkey, artichoke hearts, sliced roasted red peppers, olives, mozzarella cheese, white wine, lemon juice, and black pepper.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177ðC).
  6. Spray a 3-quart baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  7. Spoon the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle the top evenly with grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake until the casserole is bubbling around the edges, about 35 minutes.
  10. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 145.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.2g10%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 20.4mg7%
Sodium 378.0mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 17.3g6%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 6.1g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: turkey casserole, mediterranean dinner, egg noodles, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, mozzarella cheese, comfort food, family meal, baked pasta, weeknight dinner, turkey recipe
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