Turkey Bake with Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Turkey Bake with Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe

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

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

Stir the ricotta cheese mozzarella cheese garlic salt and pepper in a bowl; set aside on counter to allow to come to room temperature.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until slightly brown on top about 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Turkey Bake with Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 478

% Daily Value *

Protein: 35.5g 71%

Carbohydrates: 49g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 5.3g 21%

Sugars: 5.7g

Fat: 15.5g 24%

Saturated Fat: 7.1g 35%

Cholesterol: 78.3mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 574.6IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.5mg 65%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 1.2mg 2%

Folate: 19mcg 5%

Calcium: 395.3mg 40%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 35mg 13%

Potassium: 359.4mg 10%

Sodium: 498mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 139.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.