Name: Classic baked ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz 99% lean ground turkey; 1.5 oz whole wheat ziti; 2/3 cup marinara sauce; 2 tbsp shredded part-skim mozzarella; 2 tsp grated parmesan cheese; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 8 olive oil cooking sprays; 3 2/3 cups water

Nutrition

Per serving

446 calories

Protein: 40g; 35% of calories
Carbs: 49g; 43% of calories
Fat: 12g; 23% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Bring the water and a pinch of the salt to a boil in a large pot. Cook the pasta for 8 minutes until just shy of tender. Drain and set aside.
While the water boils, mist a skillet generously with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, Italian seasoning, the rest of the salt, and the pepper. Cook, breaking the meat into small crumbles, for 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until the turkey is opaque and reached 165°F. Stir in a small splash of the marinara sauce to keep the meat moist.
In a small baking dish, stir together the cooked pasta, the turkey mixture, and the remaining marinara sauce. Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the top. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 12 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 8 minutes more until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

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