Description
Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of perfectly cooked ziti pasta, savory ground turkey, and a melty cheese blend that creates an irresistible dish. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family dinners and gatherings, offering rich flavors and a warm, satisfying experience that will keep everyone coming back for more. Prepare this delicious baked ziti with minimal effort, and enjoy every cheesy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 24 ounces marinara sauce (no added sugars)
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté ground turkey with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until browned.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, sautéed turkey, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and half of the mozzarella.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in a greased baking dish; top with half of the remaining mozzarella. Add the rest of the pasta mixture followed by more mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes; uncover during the last 5 minutes for a golden top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg