Turkey Sausage & Kale Casserole
Sausage casserole: Bake this hearty turkey and kale casserole in 50 minutes. Packed with flavor, it's the perfect comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta (uncooked)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 13 oz turkey smoked sausage (sliced)
- 8 oz white mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
- 1 onion (small diced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Cook rigatoni pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced turkey sausage and cook for 5 minutes per side until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Add sliced mushrooms and diced onion to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Melt butter in the skillet. Sprinkle in all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Stir in salt.
- Add the cooked pasta, browned sausage, and chopped kale to the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
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Notes
- Use a good quality smoked turkey sausage for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the pasta; it will continue to cook in the oven.
- Add a handful of fresh spinach or kale in the last 5 minutes of cooking the sauce for extra greens.
- For a cheesy crust, top with shredded cheddar, mozzarella, or Gruyere cheese. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcook the pasta; it will continue to cook in the oven.
- Add a handful of fresh spinach or kale in the last 5 minutes of cooking the sauce for extra greens.
- For a cheesy crust, top with shredded cheddar, mozzarella, or Gruyere cheese. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.