Pepperoni Ziti Casserole Recipe

Name: Pepperoni Ziti Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1 pound) uncooked ziti or small tube pasta; 1/2 pound lean ground turkey; 2 cans (one 29 ounces, one 8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese; 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 1-1/2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni

Servings: persons

1 package (1 pound) uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
2 cans (one 29 ounces, one 8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, in a
3
, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the 29-oz. can tomato sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, spinach, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, garlic powder, pepper flakes and pepper. Drain pasta; fold into turkey mixture.
4
Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the water and remaining tomato sauce; pour over pasta mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese. Top with pepperoni.
5
Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1 pound) uncooked ziti or small tube pasta, 1/2 pound lean ground turkey, 2 cans (one 29 ounces, one 8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided, 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided, and more.

Yes, Pepperoni Ziti Casserole 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.

Pepperoni Ziti Casserole

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