Baked Rigatoni Ground Turkey (Printable Version)
Hearty pasta bake layered with ground turkey, tangy marinara, and bubbling mozzarella cheese.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta & Meat
01 - 12 ounces rigatoni
02 - 1 pound ground turkey
→ Sauce & Cheese
03 - 3 cups marinara sauce
04 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey until fully browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce and heat through.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine drained pasta with turkey and sauce mixture. Transfer to a lightly greased baking dish and spread evenly. Scatter shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
04 - Place baking dish in preheated oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly golden.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses only a handful of pantry staples and fridge basics
- Ready from start to finish in about forty minutes so you can have a hearty dinner fast
- Italian-inspired flavors without the fuss or endless bowls to wash
- Easily adaptable for different diets or ingredients on hand
02 -
- High in protein thanks to lean turkey
- Works great for meal prep keeps well in the fridge
- No need to fuss with fancy pasta shapes just use rigatoni for classic results
03 -
- Lightly butter or oil the baking dish to help with easy cleanup
- Always undercook your pasta to prevent a mushy final bite
- If you like a golden cheese top broil for two minutes after baking but do not walk away or it will brown quickly