Baked Ziti Bolognese

RECIPE Baked Ziti Bolognese by See Recipe

This classic Baked Zitti Bolognese is a delicious baked pasta dish packed with turkey bolognese, tons of veggies, and delicious melted mozzarella cheese. Great to prep and freeze for a make ahead meal. See Recipe

What you need:

1 lb 99% lean ground turkey 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 zucchini, diced 1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced 2 jarred roasted red peppers, diced 28 oz canned Italian crushed tomatoes 24 oz marinara sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce) 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 lb. whole wheat pasta (ziti) 8 oz fresh mozzarella, diced (or bocconcini, divided) 1/2 cup parmesan cheese See Recipe

Step 1 Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and begin boiling the water for your pasta. First, you need to make your bolognese sauce. Spray a large pot with cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil. Add the onions and ground turkey. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the turkey is cooked through. Add in the zucchini, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, garlic, basil, and thyme. Continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for ten minutes. See Recipe

Step 2 As the bolognese simmers, cook your pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente (about 7-8 minutes for most pasta). Drain pasta and set aside. Run cool water over it if the bolognese still needs to simmer to stop the pasta from cooking further. See Recipe

Step 3 Return the pasta to the pot and mix together with the bolognese sauce. Add in 1/2 of the mozzarella and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Mix well. Pour into a large baking dish (9x12 pan) and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top. Cook for 30 minutes until the cheese begins to brown and bubble. Serve immediately. See Recipe

We hope you enjoy this delicious Baked Ziti Bolognese recipe. See Recipe

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