Whatever is in the Fridge Casserole

Whatever is in the Fridge Casserole

What I love about this recipe is that you can literally make it with whatever you have in the fridge. Just swap out ingredients as necessary. Use ground beef (or no meat) instead of turkey. Don't like or have cauliflower? Almost any other vegetable can be substituted. Same for the soup. The most important thing is to have a binding element; the flavor is up to you. Can't have cheese? Skip it. Love Mozzarella? Smother it! I made this casserole tonight with whatever was in our fridge and my toddler asked for seconds. Give it a try!

Ingredients*
12 or 16 oz box of gluten-free pasta
1 lb of ground turkey
1 extra large shallot
1 head of orange cauliflower, trimmed and cut into large pieces
3 carrots, chopped into 1/4 inch slices
Trader Joe's Organic Creamy Tomato Soup (32 Oz.) or any creamy vegetable soup
Pecorino Romano
G-Free Bread Crumbs

*Almost everything is optional :)


Directions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  
• Rough chop shallot and saute on med-high heat for 3-4 minutes.
• Add ground turkey and cook on medium until browned. Then turn off stove and set aside.
• Meanwhile, fill 2 large pots with water and bring each to a bowl.
• Add cauliflower and carrots to one pot and boil for 5-6 minutes (or until still a little tough and a few minutes away from being done). Drain.
• At the same time, add gluten-free pasta to the other pot and boil for 2/3 of the normal cook time. Pasta will still be firm. Drain and rinse with water if package instructions call for it.
• At the same time, heat tomato soup on low heat, stirring occasionally and season to taste (I used basil, parsley, salt, and pepper this time).
• When ready, mix pasta, turkey & shallots, vegetables, and soup in large mixing bowl.
• Place in casserole dish and top with grated pecorino romano cheese and breadcrumbs.
• Bake on 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes then serve.
  

If you can do any kind of cheese, add it just before baking.

The Grand Finale!

Suggested Wine Pairing - Try a lighter-bodied pinot noir from California or Oregon, or for something a little fun (yet a perfect match), enjoy a dry rose with this dish.