BAKED ZITI WITH GROUND TURKEY

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A lower-calorie version of baked ziti that is delicious. You can certainly opt to use the full calorie cheese and ground beef instead of turkey, but really there is no need since it tastes just as good as the original!

Provided by nycbudgetcook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ziti pasta
1 onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 lb ground turkey (use 93% lean, NOT the "extra lean" kind)
2 jars of your fav spaghetti sauce
6 ounces of sliced low-fat provolone cheese
1 1/2 cups low-fat sour cream or 1 1/2 cups light sour cream
6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook ziti pasta al dente.
  • In large skillet, brown the chopped onion and ground turkey. Add the minced garlic as the turkey begins to brown. Add the spaghetti sauce and simmer for approximately 15 minute.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter or grease in your preferred way a 9 x 13 " baking dish.
  • Layer the ingredients as follows:.
  • - spread some sauce as the bottom layer to help prevent sticking.
  • -add 1/2 the ziti pasta.
  • - layer the slices of provolone cheese to cover the ziti.
  • -add sour cream.
  • -add 1/2 the sauce mixture.
  • -add remaining ziti.
  • -add1/2 the mozzarella cheese to cover.
  • -add remaining sauce on top.
  • -add remaining mozzarella to cover.
  • -add parmesean on top if desired (I found it not to be necessary).
  • -bake in the covered dish for 30 minutes @ 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.6, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 101.1, Sodium 839.9, Carbohydrate 81.5, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 15.9, Protein 35.6

Chance Binja
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This baked ziti is so delicious and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The ground turkey is a great way to make the dish healthier, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again!


Bagat Bazar
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I love this baked ziti! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The ground turkey is a great way to lighten up the dish, but it doesn't sacrifice any flavor. The cheese is melted and gooey, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I high


Crystal Forney
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This baked ziti is delicious! The ground turkey is a great way to make the dish healthier, and the cheese is melted and gooey. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Hania Tariq
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This baked ziti is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve it. The ground turkey is a great way to lighten up the dish, but it doesn't sacrifice


MD RANA Hssan
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This baked ziti is a great way to use up leftover ground turkey. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. The ground turkey is a great way to lighten up the dish, but it doesn't sacrifice any flavor. The c


Melanin Queen
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This baked ziti is so delicious and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The ground turkey is a great way to make the dish healthier, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again!


Tyler Appel
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I love this baked ziti! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The ground turkey is a great way to lighten up the dish, but it doesn't sacrifice any flavor. The cheese is melted and gooey, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I high


Mark Barth
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This baked ziti is delicious! The ground turkey is a great way to make the dish healthier, and the cheese is melted and gooey. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Digam Ganesh
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This baked ziti is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve it. The ground turkey is a great way to lighten up the dish, but it doesn't sacrifice


Austin Davis
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This baked ziti is a great way to use up leftover ground turkey. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. The ground turkey is a great way to make the dish healthier, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I


Wrapthing Mstar
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I love the combination of flavors in this baked ziti. The ground turkey, spinach, and cheese all work together perfectly. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the cheese is melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again!


Uma Paul
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This baked ziti is delicious and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The ground turkey is a great way to make the dish healthier, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again!


Azmir Azmir hossain
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I've made this baked ziti several times now and it's always a hit. The ground turkey is a great way to lighten up the dish, but it doesn't sacrifice any flavor. The cheese is melted and gooey, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love serving this wi


KaeLea Edwards
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This baked ziti is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve it. The ground turkey makes it a healthier option, but it's still so flavorful and sa


Kareem Raheem
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I love that this recipe uses ground turkey instead of beef. It makes the dish lighter and healthier, but still just as delicious. The ziti is cooked perfectly and the cheese is melted and bubbly. I also love the addition of spinach, which adds a nice


R M Rakib
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This baked ziti was a hit with my family! The ground turkey made it a healthier option, but it was still so flavorful and satisfying. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again!