Yummy AND Healthy!!

I wanted to share a recipe I found on Pinterest that was tasty and healthy! My husband is pretty picky about "healthy" food and we are really trying to eat healthier, so I have been on the hunt for recipes that he likes that are also healthy. This one was a hit and the hubby actually said he was a fan (a big feat around my house!) Savannah even enjoyed eating some of the ground turkey which shocked me, because she is VERY picky about solid foods! So without further ado, here it is!

Skinny Turkey Burger Casserole

April 2nd, 2013

   

This is another great recipe that I adapted from Skinny Kitchen to make even healthier!  This is a great replacement for the boxed meal ‘helpers’ that are full of so much “gunk”! Enjoy!

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Skinny Turkey Burger Casserole

Yield: 6 servings

Serving size: 1.5

Ingredients

• 1½ cups (6 oz) uncooked whole wheat or whole grain pasta
• ½ pound extra lean ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 1 jar container light Alfredo sauce
• ½ cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• Fresh black pepper, to taste
• ½ cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Spray 2½ -quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray
2. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain.
3. In large nonstick skillet, brown ground turkey and drain
4. Stir in the fresh garlic and cook for about a minute
5. In the meantime, add the zucchini and onions to a microwave safe plate. Cook in microwave for about 4 minutes, or until soft.
6. Add to skillet of browned meat.
7. Stir in cooked pasta, Alfredo sauce, cottage cheese, tomato and a little pepper.
8. Mix well. Spoon mixture into sprayed casserole.
9. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top of casserole.
10. Bake uncovered at 350 degreesF for 20-25 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Info and Tips

Amount Per Serving (approx. 1.5 cups):
Calories: 256
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Sugars: 2g
Weight Watchers Points: 6pts