Pasta Mozzarella Bake With Ground Turkey Recipes

TURKEY BAKE WITH WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

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

PASTA MOZZARELLA BAKE WITH GROUND TURKEY

Steps:

• In a skillet brown ground turkey (beef) with seasonings (black pepper, basil, oregano, and garlic.
• Meanwhile cook pasta to a little under el dente.
• In a 2 quart oblong casserole dish add ground turkey, 1 cup of mozzarella, water and soup.For the soup I use low sodium or low fat (they dont sell them with both).
• Sir together to mix.
• Add pasta and stir to incorporate.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
• Bake at 400°F for 25 minute or until bubbly.
• Let sit 5 minutes and then serve.