Recipe Details

Baked Ziti with Spicy Ground Turkey

4 servings30 minutes
TurkeyDinnerPastaHealthyEasy
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Baked Ziti with Spicy Ground Turkey

Timing

time30 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for cooking the pasta
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 pound dried ziti pasta
  • 8 ounce fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoon fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Recipe Notes

1. Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 4 days.

Additional Instructions

1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350ºF. Meanwhile, heat the pasta water and start the sauce. 2. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. 3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound ground turkey and cook, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon into small pieces, until cooked through and browned, 4 to 6 minutes. 4. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, reduce the heat to low, and simmer while you cook the pasta. 5. Add 1 pound dried ziti to the boiling water and cook until al dente, 6 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, thinly slice 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, and chop until you have 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves. 6. Drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Evenly arrange the mozzarella slices on the pasta. Bake until the cheese is melted and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with the basil.

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Recipe by

David Burns Dinner
David Burns Dinner @david-burns-dinner
Originally fromthekitchn.com

Nutrition Facts

Calories577
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18.9g
Saturated Fat8g
Trans Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium756mg
Total Carbohydrate67.5g
Dietary Fiber5g
Total Sugars8.3g
Net Carbs62.5g
Protein35.2g
Vitamin A0mcg
Vitamin C0mg
Calcium0mg
Iron0mg
Potassium0mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Values are gathered via the original recipe source and/or estimated by AI. To find accurate nutrition information for your recipe, please consult a licensed nutritionist.

Reviews

(1 review)
David Burns Dinner
David Burns Dinner @david-burns-dinner
12/30/2025
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Pretty basic overall. The sauce felt thin with just crushed tomatoes, and the proportions were off for a single pan. It’s not bad, but it doesn’t really stand out either. Still, with pasta, cheese, and tomato, the flavors work well enough.