Turkey, Egg and Pasta High Protein Casserole
This high-protein casserole with 35 grams of protein per serving is easy to prep and makes for great leftovers!! Feel free to adapt this recipe to your liking as there are endless combinations of a variety of flavors that can be made!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Course dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 389 kcal
- 8 oz Red Lentil Pasta dry
- 4 Eggs
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- ½ cup Cow's Milk, Whole or milk of choice
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 4 oz Cheddar Cheese shredded; or cheese of choice
- 1 cup Mushrooms chopped
- 4 cups Baby Kale
- ⅓ cup Salsa plus more for toppings
- ½ tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
Preheat oven to 400℉
Cook the pasta. Drain off water and set pasta aside.
To a large mixing bowl, add the eggs and whisk. Add the turkey, Parmesan cheese, about 1/2 of the shredded cheddar cheese, veggies, salsa, salt and dried basil and mash it all with a spoon. Mix in the pasta.
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil spray or smudge with coconut oil. Pour in the turkey mixture and smooth out evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 35 minutes or until casserole is set (you should be able to stick a knife in that comes out clean).
Cut into squares and serve topped with plain Greek yogurt, salsa, and any other toppings, like chopped avocado.
Notes & Tips
Making ahead of time? Simply let cool and then cover the casserole dish with a lid or foil and store in the fridge up to 3-4 days. Or cut into squares and freeze in glass containers for 2-3 months, easy to pull out one serving at a time for quick meals.
For added protein, top with plain Greek yogurt, which gives a delicious creaminess. For more flavor, top with salsa. For extra fiber and more flavor, top with chopped avocado or hummus.
This is a perfect dish to use up leftover chopped veggies or fresh herbs. Pizza seasoning blend (tomato powder, garlic powder, paprika, basil, oregano) tastes great in this dish.
Nutrition Facts:
- 389 Calories
- 35 grams Protein
- 18 grams Fat
- 5 grams Fiber
Red Lentil Pasta options:
- Lentils are one of a few foods I DO recommend buying organic if possible, since conventionally grown lentils are typically a crop highly sprayed with glyphosate pesticide. Organic red lentil pasta options include Trader Joe's brand, Brad's Organic, and many other brands sold at a variety of stores.
Keyword carb protein combo, Fiber