Four-Cheese Turkey Pasta Bake

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Nov. 10, 2022
Leftover turkey combines with penne and cheeses to make a classic comfort food. The pasta bake works with chicken, shrimp or beef, too.—Mary Cokenour, Monticello, Utah
Four-Cheese Turkey Pasta Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked penne
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. Cook penne according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the soup, cream cheese, cream and milk; cook and stir just until cream cheese is melted. Stir in the mushrooms, cheeses and spices; cook just until cheeses are melted. Add turkey and penne; heat through.
  3. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2 qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Uncover; until bubbly and golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 752 calories, 48g fat (28g saturated fat), 185mg cholesterol, 1026mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein.