Turkey-Penne Pasta Bake

Lean ground turkey, penne pasta, and crushed tomatoes baked under a layer of golden mozzarella.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 30 min
• Total: 50 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.14/serving

Dietary

• High-Protein
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• bake
• comfort food
• kid-friendly
• rich

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound ground turkey (lean)
• 8 ounce penne pasta (uncooked)
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1.5 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 yellow onion (large, diced)
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook penne pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes until al dente, then drain.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and yellow onion; cook 7 minutes until turkey is browned.
3. Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried basil, dried oregano, and salt to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Combine drained penne pasta and turkey tomato sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
5. Top evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake uncovered for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.

Notes

Allow to sit for 5 minutes after baking for easy slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 572
• Protein: 39.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.3 g
• Fat: 26.6 g
• Fiber: 4.4 g
• Sodium: 1143 mg
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Sugar: 7 g
• Cholesterol: 132 mg