Turkey& Poppy Seed Casserole

* Exported from MasterCook *

Turkey & Poppy Seed Casserole

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Course - Chicken

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cups-8 ozs. uncooked egg noodles
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound ground turkey*
1 medium onion -- chopped
(to yield 1/2 cup)
1 small green bell pepper -- chopped
(to yield 1/2 cup)
1 can-14 1/2oz diced tomatoes -- drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
chopped parsley, for garnish -- optional

* I use cut-up leftover turkey or chicken (approximately 1 1/2 cups).

Heat oven to 375. Grease a 2-qt. casserole. Cook and drain noodles as
directed on package. If using ground turkey, melt butter in a 10" skillet
over medium heat. Cook turkey, onion and bell pepper for 4 to 6 minutes,
stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink. (When using leftover
turkey/chicken, cook just the onion and bell pepper for 4 to 6 minutes. Add
turkey/chicken during the last 2 or 3 minutes.) Stir in tomatoes, salt and
pepper. Mix ricotta, sour cream and poppy seed in a large bowl. Stir in
noodles. Spoon 3/4's of the noodle mixture into the casserole dish. Spoon
turkey mixture over noodle mixture. Top with with remaining noodle mixture.
Cover and bake for 50 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with Romano cheese and
parsley.

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