Description
A delicious and nutritious high-protein baked ziti recipe that is perfect for healthy eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz whole wheat ziti
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup 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 according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat until fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked ziti, ground turkey, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or 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 for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg