About
After a long weekend of rest and relaxation, Sunday's Noodle Bake is what we look forward to and it's the best way to get the new week started right. Bouncy egg noodles mixed with tender turkey, flavor-filled veggies, melty cheese, and a creamy sauce are just what we need to feel good about all that's ahead. Sunday's Noodle Bake brings the comfort and joy you should experience all the time!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces medium egg noodles
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, divided
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 cups turkey, cooked and diced
- 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimiento peppers, drained
Directions
Step 1 -Lightly grease a 12x8-inch baking dish.
Step 2 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the egg noodles to al dente, according to package directions. Drain well and set them aside.
Step 3 -While the egg noodles are cooking, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, add the onions, the green peppers, and the butter and sauté until the veggies are tender.
Step 4 -Add the flour to the onion mixture and stir constantly until it is smooth, about 1 minute.
Step 5 -Gradually stir the milk into the onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until it has thickened and is bubbly.
Step 6 -Stir the egg noodles, 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, the poppy seeds, the salt, the crushed red pepper, and the turkey into the onion mixture.
Step 7 -Add the pimiento peppers to the noodle mixture and gently stir to combine.
Step 8 -Evenly spoon the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
Step 9 -Transfer the baking dish from the refrigerator and let the noodle mixture stand, covered, at room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Step 10 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 11 -Bake the noodle bake, covered with the foil, about 45 minutes.
Step 12 -Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack and carefully discard the foil. Evenly sprinkle the noodle bake with the remaining parmesan cheese.
Step 13 -Bake the noodle bake until it is heated through and the parmesan cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.
Step 14 -Serve.
