⏱ 55 min total

Ground Turkey and Pasta Casserole

Name: Ground Turkey and Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅛ cup, chopped Onion; ⅛ cup chopped Carrots; ⅛ tbsp Olive oil; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ⅛ tsp, ground Basil; ⅛ tsp, ground Oregano; ⅛ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; 2 oz Ground turkey; ½ cup Chicken broth; ¾ tbsp, chopped Basil; ¼ tbsp Tomato paste; ⅛ tbsp Red wine vinegar; 1 ½ oz Macaroni; ½ cup Tomatoes; ½ oz Mozzarella cheese; ½ tbsp Parmesan cheese

Per 1 serving · 404 g · 17 ingredients

Calories

373

19%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
26g
27% of calories
Carbs
47g
49% of calories
Fat
10g
24% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Ground Turkey and Pasta Casserole (404 g) has 373 calories, with 26 g of protein, 47 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (49% of calories). It is high in protein (51% DV), Vitamin A (21% DV) and thiamine (40% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 36% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

92cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

6.8g

Net carbs

42g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.8g

9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein51%
Vitamin A21%
Thiamine40%
Riboflavin (B2)28%
Niacin59%
Vitamin B647%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber17%
Vitamin C17%
Vitamin E14%
Vitamin K19%
Choline11%
Potassium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium36%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 40 min

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2
Place onions in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add carrots and pulse until finely chopped.
3
Heat a large high-sided sauté pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat. Add the onions and carrots and cook for 4 minutes.
4
Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add dried basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, and half of the salt. Add ground turkey and cook for 5 minutes.
5
Stir in chicken broth, about two-thirds of the fresh basil, tomato paste, vinegar, macaroni, and crushed tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 13 minutes or until the pasta is almost done, stirring frequently. Stir in the remaining salt.
6
Arrange mozzarella cheese over the pasta mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake for 15 minutes or until the pasta is done. Sprinkle with remaining fresh basil before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (404 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	191 μg	21%
Vitamin C	16 mg	17%
Vitamin D	0.3 μg	2%
Vitamin E	2 mg	14%
Vitamin K	23 μg	19%
Thiamine	0.5 mg	40%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	28%
Niacin	9 mg	59%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	47%
Folate (B9)	135 μg	34%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	34%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	23%
Choline	62 mg	11%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	238 mg	24%
Iron	5 mg	57%
Potassium	839 mg	18%
Magnesium	75 mg	18%
Phosphorus	358 mg	51%
Zinc	3 mg	27%
Copper	0.4 mg	45%
Manganese	1 mg	37%
Selenium	43 μg	79%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	558 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	1,590 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	8 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	6 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.1 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	7,279 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	1 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	4 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	35 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	27 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 373 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

71min
Walking (3.5 mph)
45min
Cycling (moderate)
31min
Running (6 mph)
52min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Ground Turkey and Pasta Casserole?

One serving of Ground Turkey and Pasta Casserole (1 serving) has 373 calories, which works out to 92 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Ground Turkey and Pasta Casserole high in protein?

It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (51% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Ground Turkey and Pasta Casserole keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 42 g of net carbs and 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Ground Turkey and Pasta Casserole?

826 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Ground Turkey and Pasta Casserole?

9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (404 g)

Calories373

% Daily Value*

Total fat 10g	13%
Saturated fat 3.4g	17%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 826mg	36%
Total carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary fiber 4.8g	17%
Total sugars 9g
Protein 26g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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