Turkey Sausage and Kale Casserole

Instructions

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1. 1 Gather and prepare all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375°F, grease a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, and set it aside.
2. 2 Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook for about 10 minutes, or just until tender. Drain and cool the pasta in a colander, then place it in a large bowl for later.
3. 3 While the pasta is cooking, in a medium skillet over medium heat, add the oil and sliced sausage. Brown for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and continue to brown for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set it aside.
4. 4 Add the mushrooms and onions. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5 Melt the butter in the pan, then sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
6. 6 Add the milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and nutmeg. Cook until the liquid has thickened, about 2 minutes.
7. 7 Add the kale and cream cheese and stir until the kale is wilted and the cheese is melted, for about 2 minutes.
8. 8 Add the sausage and any drippings back in and fold to combine. Pour this mixture into the large bowl with the pasta and fold until combined.
9. 9 Transfer the mixture into the 9x13 casserole dish and spread evenly.
10. 10 Top evenly with the mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
11. 11 Serve and enjoy!