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Penne Pasta Bake

Course Dinner
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 482kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) pkg. uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella divided
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add turkey and cook, breaking up, until cooked through. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Drain excess liquid then season with basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix in sugar, tomatoes, tomato paste and tomato sauce until well combined. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine ricotta, parmesan cheese, egg, 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese and fresh parsley. Add turkey mixture and cooked pasta to the mixing bowl and stir until combined.
  • Spread mixture into prepared pan and sprinkle remaining 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Notes

MFP: MFF Penne Pasta Bake
December 2021

Nutrition

Serving: 14.7ounces | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 51.6g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15.5g