Description
Ground Turkey Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender pasta, savory ground turkey, and gooey cheese into a hearty dish perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe is not only delicious but also brings families together around the dinner table. With layers of flavor and a crunchy topping, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup toasted breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add ground turkey, cooking until browned.
- Mix in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; stir well to combine.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and mix with turkey sauce.
- Layer half of the mixture in the baking dish, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then add the remaining mixture on top.
- Top with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese before baking for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg