This delicious baked pasta dish is a classic for a reason! Easy to make, packed with ground turkey and vegetables, and great to make ahead and freeze. A family favorite!
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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.
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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.
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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.