Baked Ziti with Ground Turkey

5 from 11 votes

Baked Ziti with Ground Turkey

This Baked Ziti with Ground Turkey is a family favorite. It has saucy, meaty, and cheesy layers and is topped with tons of bubbling mozzarella. It is the perfect recipe for dinner!

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 411kcal

Author: Audrey Wood

Cost: $20

Equipment

9 x 13 inch casserole dish

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 small white onion diced
2 jars spaghetti sauce use your favorite brand (about 24 ounces each)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
16 ounces ziti pasta
15 ounces ricotta
2 cups shredded Mozzarella
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
Next, brown your ground turkey and diced onion. Brown over medium high heat until thoroughly cooked and no pink remains. Drain any fat with paper towels.
1 pound lean ground turkey, 1 small white onion
Add in your pasta sauce and seasonings. Let simmer.
2 jars spaghetti sauce, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper
Cook your pasta in a large pot with a pinch or two of salt. Cook until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse with cool water.
16 ounces ziti pasta
Add a layer of pasta to your casserole dish then cover with half of the meat and sauce mixture.
15 ounces ricotta, 2 cups shredded Mozzarella, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Cover with about half of the cheeses.
Add another layer with the remaining ingredients.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is nice and melted.

Notes

Any nutritional information is an estimate by online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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