Noodle Casserole a’la Cheeseburger

Yup, this is your “mega-comfort food-not following any diets-reminds you of mom” casserole.
Noodles, cheese and meat- can’t go wrong, right?

This makes a good amount, prepare to share, or freeze a portion for an, easy last minute meal.

This can be a complete stove-top meal, or the top layer of cheese can be broiled in the oven before serving.

1 tbsp OilOlive or canola

1 Medium yellow or sweet onion, choppedAbout 2 cups

1 lb Ground turkey (The ground turkey maybe a little more than 1 lb, it’s ok to use the full package)

2 tsp Garlic powder

2 tbsp Tomato paste, concentrate 4 tbsp if not concentrate

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauceCheck out our stroganoff recipe for an DIY Worcestershire sauce, if need be

4 cups Chicken brothVeggie broth can be used

14.50 oz Canned diced tomatoes

3 cups Dried elbow noodlesBow ties or penne can be substituted

2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese (not pre shredded)8 oz

Salt and pepper to taste/cook

Over med-high heat, heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot. Sauté onion and ground turkey, breaking up turkey as it cooks.

Add to turkey, garlic powder, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook until turkey is cooked thru about 5-7 minutes.

Add tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce to pot and allow tomatoes paste to darken. About 1-2 minutes.

Add 3 cups of chicken broth, and diced tomatoes to turkey mixture. Bring to a boil.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add elbow pasta to skillet. Cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
The additional cup of broth can be gradually added if the pasta mixture seems to be absorbing liquid before cooked.

Remove pot from heat.

Add about 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese to hot pasta mixture, stir together. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Sprinkle the rest of cheese over hot pasta and allow to melt.

Or if you want to brown, you can broil in oven for 2-3 minutes.

Enjoy!

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