Name: Classic baked ziti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 oz ziti pasta; 5 oz 99% lean ground turkey; 1 tsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 cup marinara sauce; 1 1/2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese; 2 tbsp shredded part-skim mozzarella; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped; 4 cups water

Instructions

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

Heat oven to 375°F. In a large pot, bring the water and most of the salt to a boil. Add the ziti and cook for 2 minutes less than the package instructions until very al dente. Drain well.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, the rest of the salt, and the black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, for 5 to 6 minutes until no pink remains and it is lightly browned. Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute more. Done when no pink remains, 165°F.
In the skillet, combine the cooked pasta, browned turkey, marinara sauce, and ricotta cheese. Stir until well combined, adding a splash of water if the mixture looks dry. Taste for seasoning. Transfer the mixture to a 2-cup baking dish.
Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top. Bake at 375°F, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes until the mozzarella is melted and spotted golden and the edges are bubbling. Top with fresh parsley.

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