Cheesy Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Cheesy Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces uncooked ziti or mostaccioli; 12 ounces ground turkey breast; 8 ounces sweet turkey Italian sausage, casings removed; Cooking spray; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup red wine; 5 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's); 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 6 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced; 2 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided (about 1/2 cup packed); 2 tablespoons small basil leaves or torn basil

Servings: persons

14 ounces uncooked ziti or mostaccioli
12 ounces ground turkey breast
8 ounces sweet turkey Italian sausage, casings removed
Cooking spray
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup red wine
5 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
6 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
2 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided (about 1/2 cup packed)
2 tablespoons small basil leaves or torn basil

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and set aside.
3
Place turkey and sausage in a medium bowl, and mix well with hands to combine. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add turkey mixture to pan; cook 8 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove from pan.
4
Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and pepper; saute 4 minutes. Add garlic; saute for 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add wine, scraping the pan to loosen browned bits, and cook for 4 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Stir in pasta, turkey mixture, marinara sauce, and 1/2 cup basil. Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese melts and begins to brown. Remove from oven; sprinkle with basil leaves and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces uncooked ziti or mostaccioli, 12 ounces ground turkey breast, 8 ounces sweet turkey Italian sausage, casings removed, Cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheesy Pasta Bake

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