Tomato Florentine Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Tomato Florentine Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb ground turkey; ½ cup finely chopped onion; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; ½ cup water; 2 teaspoons oregano; 2 teaspoons sugar; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry; 1 ½ cups part-skim ricotta cheese; ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

12 lb ground turkey
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ cup water
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 ½ cups part-skim ricotta cheese
½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1
Heat oven to 375F Cook turkey and onion in large nonstick skillet on medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
2
Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, oregano, sugar, cinnamon, garlic powder and red pepper.
3
Bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package; drain well.
6
Stir pasta and well-drained spinach into sauce until well mixed.
7
Spread 1/2 of the pasta mixture in 11x7-inch baking dish.
8
Spread ricotta cheese evenly over pasta.
9
Top with remaining pasta mixture.
10
Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
11
Bake 15 minutes or until heated through.
12
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

3000

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

103

Carbs

331

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

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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: 12 lb ground turkey, ½ cup finely chopped onion, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Tomato Florentine 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tomato Florentine Pasta Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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