Tomato-Basil Turkey Casserole

Name: Tomato-Basil Turkey Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) uncooked gemelli pasta; 2 cups (500 mL) diced cooked turkey; 1 jar or can (28 oz/796 mL) tomato pasta sauce (any hearty or thick variety); 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into slices (1 1/2 cups/375 mL); 1/4 cup (50 mL) canned, sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil leaves; 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep 25 min
Total 1 hr 15 min
Servings 6

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Give new life to leftover turkey in a pleasing casserole featuring pasta, zucchini and olives in tasty tomato sauce.

Sep 21, 2011

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) uncooked gemelli pasta
2 cups (500 mL) diced cooked turkey
1 jar or can (28 oz/796 mL) tomato pasta sauce (any hearty or thick variety)
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into slices (1 1/2 cups/375 mL)
1/4 cup (50 mL) canned, sliced ripe olives, drained
1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil leaves
1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

1

Heat oven to 375ºF. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2

In casserole, mix pasta and remaining ingredients except cheese.
3

Cover; bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until bubbly and thoroughly heated.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
Purchasing : When shopping for zucchini, choose small zucchini which tend to be younger, more tender and have thinner skins. The skin should be a vibrant colour and free of blemishes.
Tip 2
Substitution : Gemelli is a pasta that looks like two strands of spaghetti twisted together. Rotini or penne pasta would work well in this recipe, too.

Tomato-Basil Turkey Casserole

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