By Sasha Gordanier
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ziti or penne and cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-9 minutes.
Add the marinara sauce to the cooked turkey and stir until well combined. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, turkey and marinara sauce mixture, chopped spinach, and ricotta cheese. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mix to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. If desired, broil for an additional 2 minutes for a golden top.
While the ziti is baking, prepare the salad by tossing mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette in a large bowl.
Once the baked ziti is done, remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve slices of baked ziti with the simple green salad on the side.
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This Main Course Pasta Italian Salad recipe is ready in 45 minutes and features ziti or penne (dry), lean ground turkey, marinara sauce and other delicious ingredients. Contains 550 calories total.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ziti or penne and cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-9 minutes.
Add the marinara sauce to the cooked turkey and stir until well combined. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, turkey and marinara sauce mixture, chopped spinach, and ricotta cheese. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mix to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. If desired, broil for an additional 2 minutes for a golden top.
While the ziti is baking, prepare the salad by tossing mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette in a large bowl.
Once the baked ziti is done, remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve slices of baked ziti with the simple green salad on the side.
Calories per Serving: 550
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