Baked Ziti with Ground Turkey

Enjoy a classic, comforting baked ziti made lighter with lean ground turkey, savory marinara, and a golden, cheesy topping. It's a satisfying, family-friendly meal perfect for any weeknight.

Ingredients

• 12 oz ziti pasta
• 1 lb ground turkey, 93% lean
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cook the ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat. Stir the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt into the skillet with the cooked turkey. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes for the flavors to meld. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and stir gently to coat everything in the sauce. Spread half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan cheese. Top with the remaining pasta mixture, followed by the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden on top. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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