Name: Spicy baked ziti with turkey
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 6 oz ziti pasta; 14 oz 99% lean ground turkey; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce; 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1 tbsp salt; 1 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 13 1/2 cups water

Nutrition

Per serving

2,037 calories

Protein: 163g; 31% of calories
Carbs: 205g; 40% of calories
Fat: 67g; 29% of calories

Instructions

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

Heat oven to 375°F. In a large pot, bring the water and half 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 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, the rest of the salt, and the black pepper. Cook, breaking the meat up only occasionally with a spoon, for 7 to 9 minutes until no pink remains and it is lightly browned in places. Done when no pink remains, 165°F.
Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Stir in the marinara sauce and ricotta cheese until a creamy pink sauce forms and begins to simmer.
Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and spotted golden. Top with fresh parsley.

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