How to Make Turkey Bake with Whole Wheat Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and hearty dinner that the whole family will love? This Turkey Bake with Whole Wheat Pasta is the perfect comfort food dish that is easy to make and full of flavor. It’s a wonderful way to use up leftover turkey and it’s a great alternative to the traditional baked ziti. This dish is creamy, cheesy, and filled with tender turkey and whole wheat pasta, making it a healthier option for those looking to incorporate more whole grains into their diet. Plus, it can be easily...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 (1 pound) package whole-wheat penne pasta
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Stir ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl; set aside on counter to allow to come to room temperature.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook penne in boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • While pasta cooks, place a skillet over medium heat. Crumble turkey into the skillet; cook and stir until turkey is completely browned. Drain and add to pasta.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish; stir the rest of the spaghetti sauce into pasta and turkey mixture. Spoon about half of the pasta mixture into the baking dish; top with cheese mixture and spread into an even layer. Spread remaining pasta mixture over cheese layer. Cover with aluminum foil if desired.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly brown on top, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    478 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 498mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 395mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 359mg