Description
A delicious and hearty baked ziti recipe packed with protein, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook the ground turkey or chicken over medium heat until browned.
- Add the marinara sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large baking dish, layer half of the cooked ziti, followed by the meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ziti, meat sauce, and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground turkey with lentils or mushrooms.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg