Name: Classic baked ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz ziti pasta; 5 oz 93% lean ground turkey; 2/3 cup marinara sauce; 2 tbsp shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp olive oil; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 4 cups water; 1 tsp dried basil

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Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Bring water to a boil in a pot with half the salt. Cook the ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions until very al dente. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the pasta water, then drain the rest and set the pasta aside.
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, the remaining salt, and black pepper. Let the meat sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to brown, then break it into small crumbles and cook until no pink remains. Add the garlic for the last 30 seconds of cooking, then remove the skillet from the heat. Done when no pink remains, 165°F.
Spread a thin layer of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a small baking dish. In a bowl, stir together the cooked pasta, the turkey, the remaining marinara, the dried basil, and the reserved pasta water. Transfer the mixture to the dish and top evenly with the shredded mozzarella. Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes. Done when sauce is bubbling and cheese has melted with a few browned spots.

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