Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 8 ounces turkey bacon
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey and turkey bacon until browned.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cooked macaroni, and seasonings.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add your favorite vegetables.
- Feel free to substitute with regular bacon for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Johnny Marzetti, casserole, turkey bacon, comfort food