Cheesy Pizza Bake Recipe

Name: Cheesy Pizza Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon black peppersalt to taste; 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium red onion, cut into thinly sliced rings; 4 ounces sliced Portabella mushrooms; 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup sliced black olives; 4 cups cooked whole grain penne; 24 ounce jar marinara, no sugar added; 1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil; 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced fat mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black peppersalt to taste
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, cut into thinly sliced rings
4 ounces sliced Portabella mushrooms
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced black olives
4 cups cooked whole grain penne
24 ounce jar marinara, no sugar added
1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil
1 1/2 cups 2% reduced fat mozzarella cheese

1
["Preheat oven to 400 degrees.", "Cook turkey in a large skillet over medium heat, sprinkle with sage, red pepper flakes, black pepper and salt to taste. Break turkey up into chunks while cooking, continue cooking until it has lost its pink color and is cooked through. Drain and set aside.", "In a medium non-stick skillet, on medium-low heat, add oil and cook onion rings until they begin to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and continue cooking until mushrooms release moisture, about 5 additional minutes. Drain liquid.", "Cook penne according to instructions of the box.Note: Approximately 1-1/2 cups uncooked pasta equals 4 cups cooked.", "Combine in a large mixing bowl marinara, cooked penne, cooked turkey and basil, spread into a 9""x13"" casserole dish. Evenly distribute remaining ingredients over penne, top with mozzarella. Bake uncovered 20-25 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly.", "Tip: Marinara (no sugar added) - Ragu has a lite sauce if you're on a budget (who's not?); if splurging try Amy's Organic Marinara Pasta Sauce"]

1600

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lean ground turkey, 1 teaspoon rubbed sage, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon black peppersalt to taste, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Pizza 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.

Cheesy Pizza Bake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions