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Baked Italian Ziti
This delicious dish is sure to become a family favorite! Serve with a green salad or a side of veggies.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Italian
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
540
kcal
Ingredients
1
lb.
whole-grain ziti
(cooked to package directions)
2
lb.
ground turkey
1
tsp.
salt
1
tbsp.
olive oil
3
tbsp.
dried basil
(divided between sauce and meat)
2
tbsp.
dried oregano
(divided between sauce and meat)
2
tbsp.
garlic powder
(divided between sauce and meat)
2
tbsp.
onion powder
(divided between sauce and meat)
1
tsp.
honey
1
tbsp.
balsamic vinegar
½
cup
water
30
oz.
can tomato sauce
(low sodium, no sugar)
1
cup
grated parmesan cheese
8
oz.
grated mozzarella cheese
You can use up to a full pound if you like it extra cheesy.
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Set pasta to cook according to package directions and preheat oven to 350℉.
In a large mixing bowl, combine half of the basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and all of the honey, vinegar, water, and tomato sauce.
In a large skillet, cook the turkey meat in the olive oil with the other half of the spices. Once fully cooked, transfer it to the bowl of pasta.
Add the sauce to the cooked pasta along with the parmesan cheese and the cooked meat. Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer to a baking dish and top it with the mozzarella.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Garnish with extra parmesan and fresh, chopped basil.
Notes
Please note that the nutrition data below is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
540
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
56
g
|
Protein:
46
g
|
Fat:
15
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.02
g
|
Cholesterol:
96
mg
|
Sodium:
1258
mg
|
Potassium:
920
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
821
IU
|
Vitamin C:
8
mg
|
Calcium:
347
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg