Healthy Macaroni Casserole

Name: Healthy Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. whole wheat elbow macaroni; 1 lb. low-fat ground turkey; 1 c. red pepper, diced; 1 c. yellow pepper, diced; 1 c. onion, chopped; 2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce; 1/4 c. lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. basil; 1/2 tsp. oregano

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A healthy, flavorful baked macaroni casserole with turkey, colorful peppers, and tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners and those seeking a nutritious comfort food.

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. whole wheat elbow macaroni ⓘ
1 lb. low-fat ground turkey ⓘ
1 c. red pepper, diced
1 c. yellow pepper, diced ⓘ
1 c. onion, chopped ⓘ
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce ⓘ
1/4 c. lemon juice ⓘ
2 cloves garlic, minced ⓘ
1/2 tsp. basil ⓘ
1/2 tsp. oregano ⓘ

Instructions

Prepare macaroni as directed on the box; set aside.
Saute onion, red pepper, yellow pepper, and garlic in a deep frypan.
Add ground turkey and brown thoroughly.
Drain off any fat and add tomato sauce and spices. Return to heat for 5 minutes and mix well.
In a greased casserole dish, combine cooked macaroni and turkey tomato sauce with 1/4 cup lemon juice.
Cover with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 45 minutes at 375°F.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

293 kcal 15% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.5g 25% DV

Total Fat 10.9g 14% DV

Carbs 42.5g 15% DV

Fiber 13.3g 48% DV

Sugar 5.6g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 262mg 11% DV

Potassium 722mg 15% DV

Cholesterol 16.3mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 138.3mcg 15% DV

Vitamin C 85.1mg 95% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 471.3mg 36% DV

Iron 11.9mg 66% DV

Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal

Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).