Baked ziti with ground turkey is a comforting and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use leftover turkey or ground turkey, and it can be easily customized to suit your taste. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
GROUND TURKEY BAKED ZITI
Delicious dish your guests will surely enjoy. Best when served with freshly baked bread and a fresh toss salad.
Provided by KIMMIE KOO
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 1 9x13 pan, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
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
BAKED ZITI
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, melt half of the butter over medium heat. Add turkey and cook until browned. Add tomato sauce, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, and onion and simmer until onion is tender.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water until a little less than al dente. Drain and cool. Cut 1 of the blocks of cheese into cubes and slice the other into thin slices. Melt the remaining butter and pour into the bottom of a deep 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Pour 1 1/2 ladles full of the sauce into the dish, or enough to completely cover the bottom. Add a layer of pasta and then a layer of cubed cheese. Repeat layering until all ingredients are used.
- Fill 1 of the empty sauce jars 1/8 full with water and shake. Pour over pasta. Top with the thin slices of cheese, and sprinkle with additional oregano and parsley, if desired. Cover casserole with foil and place in oven. Check every 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove foil for last 5 minutes of cooking to brown cheese.
BAKED ZITI WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS
Categories Pasta turkey Bake Kid-Friendly Mozzarella Ricotta Winter Parsley Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make meatballs:
- In a bowl stir together well turkey, garlic, bread crumbs, onion, pine nuts, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper and form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. In a large heavy skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook half of meatballs, shaking skillet, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towels to drain and brown remaining meatballs in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same manner.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. and oil a 3- to 4-quart gratin dish or other shallow baking dish.
- In a kettle of salted boiling water cook pasta until just al dente, about 8 minutes, and drain well. In a small bowl toss together mozzarella and Romano.
- Spoon about 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce and half of meatballs into prepared dish and spoon half of pasta on top. Spread half remaining sauce and half cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining meatballs and drop dollops of ricotta over meatballs. Spread remaining pasta over ricotta and top with remaining sauce and remaining cheese mixture.
- Bake ziti in middle of oven 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden, and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
HEALTHIER BAKED ZITI I
I love pasta but it is not always the healthiest thing to have for dinner. To make this one a little less guilty, I use turkey and add a carrot to the sauce. So tasty!
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and ground turkey until onion is translucent and turkey is no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Add spaghetti sauce and carrot; simmer until heated through, about 15 minutes. Layer ingredients into prepared baking dish as follows: half the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, half the sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese, and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until cheeses are melted, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 914.4 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
BAKED ZITI I
A lady I worked with brought this in one day, and it was a hit. Now it is the favorite of all my dinner guests. It's great for a covered dish dinner too. I have made this also without the meat, and it is well received.
Provided by Colleen B. Smith
Categories Pasta and Noodles Pasta by Shape Recipes Ziti Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
- In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 913.6 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
Tips for a Perfect Baked Ziti with Ground Turkey
- Use a combination of cheeses: Mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan provide a rich and flavorful filling for the ziti.
- Cook the ground turkey thoroughly: Make sure the turkey is cooked through to prevent any foodborne illness.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta is best for this dish.
- Use a large baking dish: This will allow the ziti to cook evenly.
- Bake the ziti until the cheese is melted and bubbly: This will take about 20-25 minutes.
- Let the ziti rest for a few minutes before serving: This will help the ziti to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion
Baked ziti with ground turkey is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your ziti is perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, try this baked ziti with ground turkey recipe. You won't be disappointed!
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