Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb whole wheat rigatoni or 1 lb ziti pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb ground turkey; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano; 24 ounces pasta sauce (or 26 oz); 15 ounces low-fat ricotta; 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove excess moisture; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb whole wheat rigatoni or 1 lb ziti pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb ground turkey
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
24 ounces pasta sauce (or 26 oz)
15 ounces low-fat ricotta
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove excess moisture
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1
Heat oven to 400u00b0F
2
Cook the ziti or rigatoni according to the package directions.
3
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
4
Add the turkey and cook, crumbling with a spoon until no trace of pink remains, about 7 minutes.
5
Spoon off and discard any excess fat.
6
Add the garlic and oregano and cook for 2 minutes.
7
Add the pasta sauce and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
8
Add the drained ziti to the pot and toss.
9
Add the ricotta, spinach and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan and toss again.
10
Spread the mixture into a 9-by-13 inch baking dish that is lined with aluminum foil.
11
Sprinkle with the mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
12
Bake until the mozzarella melts (about 15 minutes).
13
You can also freeze this, thaw it overnight in the fridge and then cook it at 350F for one hour covered, then remove foil and cook for 10 minutes until cheese melts.

1739

kcal

Calories

Fat

246

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.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb whole wheat rigatoni or 1 lb ziti pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti 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.

Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti

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