YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Protein-Packed Baked Turkey Ziti with Hidden Vegetables
Enjoy a hearty baked turkey ziti that seamlessly blends lean ground turkey with whole wheat pasta and a medley of hidden vegetables. This dish offers a satisfying balance of flavors by marrying rich tomato sauce, a hint of low-fat ricotta, and a colorful array of spinach, carrots, and zucchini. Perfect for a nourishing lunch or dinner, it brings comfort food to a clean eating table.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz Lean Ground Turkey
1 cup cooked Whole Wheat Ziti
1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
1/4 cup Low-Fat Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup chopped Spinach
1/2 cup diced Carrots
1/2 cup diced Zucchini
1 tsp Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 small Onion, diced
1 tsp Dried Italian Herbs
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the lean ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until it is browned and nearly cooked through.
Stir in the diced carrots, zucchini, and chopped spinach. Let the vegetables soften for about 3-4 minutes.
Mix in the tomato sauce and dried Italian herbs. Season with salt and pepper as desired and let the mixture simmer for another 2 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked whole wheat ziti with the turkey and vegetable mixture. Gently fold in the low-fat ricotta cheese until evenly distributed.
Transfer the combined mixture into an oven-safe baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the dish to heat through.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.