GROUND TURKEY BAKED ZITI

Ground Turkey Baked Ziti image

Provided by KIMMIE KOO

Time 1h

Yield 1 9x13 pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ziti pasta (slightly undercooked)
1 lb cooked ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef
26 ounces favorite spaghetti sauce, divided
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 ounces mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large mixing bowl, blend the ricotta cheese and seasonings until thoroughly mixed.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, meat, and half of your sauce. Add the ziti, and stir until all the pasta is coated.
Spread half of remaining sauce on bottom of a 9x13 baking pan. Place your ziti mixture on top of it. Spread remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle your mozzarella on top of the sauce.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. For a crisper top remove the aluminum foil and place under your broiler for the last 10 minutes of baking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 83.1, Sodium 549, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 7.9, Protein 33