BAKED ZITI WITH GROUND TURKEY
A lower-calorie version of baked ziti that is delicious. You can certainly opt to use the full calorie cheese and ground beef instead of turkey, but really there is no need since it tastes just as good as the original!
Provided by nycbudgetcook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook ziti pasta al dente.
- In large skillet, brown the chopped onion and ground turkey. Add the minced garlic as the turkey begins to brown. Add the spaghetti sauce and simmer for approximately 15 minute.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter or grease in your preferred way a 9 x 13 " baking dish.
- Layer the ingredients as follows:.
- - spread some sauce as the bottom layer to help prevent sticking.
- -add 1/2 the ziti pasta.
- - layer the slices of provolone cheese to cover the ziti.
- -add sour cream.
- -add 1/2 the sauce mixture.
- -add remaining ziti.
- -add1/2 the mozzarella cheese to cover.
- -add remaining sauce on top.
- -add remaining mozzarella to cover.
- -add parmesean on top if desired (I found it not to be necessary).
- -bake in the covered dish for 30 minutes @ 350 degrees.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.6, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 101.1, Sodium 839.9, Carbohydrate 81.5, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 15.9, Protein 35.6
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Xzondria Turner
x.t@hotmail.comThis is my favorite baked ziti recipe. It's so flavorful and cheesy. I always get compliments when I make it.
KeiyMaster_YT
keiymaster_yt@hotmail.comThis baked ziti is the perfect dish for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and can be served hot or cold.
Josiah Moses faruna
j-faruna39@gmail.comI love that this recipe uses ground turkey instead of beef. It makes the dish lighter and healthier.
Mustafa Afridi
m33@hotmail.comThis is the best baked ziti recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Thandiwe lungu
t_lungu@gmail.comI only had 15 minutes to prep before guests arrived, so I used no-boil lasagna noodles. The dish still turned out great!
Nakijjo Mwamin
mwamin_nakijjo@aol.comI baked this ziti in a 9x13 inch pan instead of a casserole dish. It turned out great and was easier to serve.
Javaid Aslam
aslam.j19@gmail.comI used a whole wheat pasta in this recipe and it turned out great. The whole wheat pasta added a nutty flavor to the dish.
ZiaAutistic1 ZiaTv
ziatv.ziaautistic1@gmail.comI added a cup of chopped mushrooms to this recipe and it was a great addition. The mushrooms added a savory flavor to the dish.
Ibrahim Mafabi
ibrahim_mafabi@aol.comI'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, so I used cottage cheese instead. It was a great substitute and the baked ziti was still delicious.
Sekou O. Foday
sf6@yahoo.comI'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of ground turkey in this recipe. It turned out great! The tofu absorbed the flavors of the sauce and cheese perfectly.
Dan Giesbrecht
giesbrechtdan12@hotmail.co.ukThis baked ziti is a great way to use up leftover turkey. I usually make it the day after Thanksgiving and it's always a hit.
Farhan Sami
farhan.s63@gmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for baked ziti. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use ground turkey to make it a healthier option.
Abdullah Raheel
r.abdullah14@aol.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast.
Aruni Chandrika
a-c@yahoo.comThis baked ziti is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, cheesy, and satisfying. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to eat.
HAMZA GAMING
gaming_hamza1@aol.comI love the combination of ground turkey, spinach, and ricotta cheese in this recipe. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
Bekz Mate
bmate@yahoo.comThis dish was so easy to make and it turned out great! I used a jarred sauce to save time, but I'm sure it would be even better with a homemade sauce.
Shukrat Nankabirwa
n@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of ground turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was cooked perfectly and blended well with the sauce and cheese.
EK Batt
batt86@yahoo.comThis baked ziti was a hit with my family! The ground turkey made it a healthier option, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.