Healthy Ground Turkey And Vegetable Pasta Bake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
• STEP 2.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the ground turkey until browned.
• STEP 3.Add the onion, garlic, and vegetables to the skillet and cook until they are tender.
• STEP 4.Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• STEP 5.In a large baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, turkey and vegetable mixture, and half of the shredded cheese.
• STEP 6.Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• STEP 7.Let the pasta bake cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
• You can use ground chicken or lean ground beef instead of ground turkey.
• If you want to make it vegetarian, you can substitute the ground turkey with plant-based ground meat.
• To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and ensure that the other ingredients are also gluten-free.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the ground turkey and vegetable pasta bake hot, straight from the oven.
• Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley for added flavor.
• Pair it with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
• Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven until heated through.
• This dish is also freezer-friendly. Allow it to cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.