Ground Turkey Pasta Bake: Easy Comfort Food for Everyone
A delicious and simple recipe for a hearty pasta bake that the whole family will love.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Balanced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add the marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet with the turkey. Stir to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables, like spinach or bell peppers.
- For extra flavor, you can add crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey Pasta Bake, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes