Ingredients and Weight:
- Ground turkey: 1 pound
- Ziti pasta: 1 pound
- Marinara sauce: 2 cups
- Ricotta cheese: 1 cup
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded: 1 cup
- Parmesan cheese, grated: 1/2 cup
- Onion, chopped: 1 small
- Garlic, minced: 2 cloves
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown ground turkey over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- Stir in marinara sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until thickened.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the ziti pasta, half of the ricotta cheese mixture, and half of the remaining marinara sauce in the dish.
- Repeat layers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutritional Information:
Calories per serving: 500
Protein: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 70 grams
Fat: 20 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful
- Creamy and cheesy
- A comforting and hearty meal
User Comments:
- "This is one of my favorite pasta dishes! The ground turkey makes it a bit healthier, but it's still so delicious."
- "The combination of flavors is just perfect. The ricotta cheese gives it a creamy richness, while the marinara sauce adds a tangy sweetness."
- "I'm not usually a fan of ground turkey, but this dish changed my mind. It's juicy and flavorful, and it doesn't have that dry texture that ground turkey can sometimes have."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a meat grinder, you can buy ground turkey at the supermarket.
- For a spicier dish, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
