Three Cheese Ziti with Turkey
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Servings: 8 | Calories: 289 | Total Fat: 7 g | Previous Points: 5 | Points Plus: 6 | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 0 | Cholesterol: 20 mg | Sodium: 228 mg | Carbohydrates: 43 g | Sugars 3 g | Dietary Fiber: 5 g | Protein: 15 g
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey, (optional, if you prefer meatless)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara, no sugar added
- 4 cups cooked ziti or penne shells (cook according to package, about 2-1/2 cups dry shells)
- 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup low fat ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, low fat
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
Directions
In a large skillet add ground turkey, diced onion, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up meat as you go, cook until turkey has lost its pink color. Drain any fat from turkey and add the entire jar of marinara sauce, stir.
Cook ziti or penne shells according the package instructions, al dente is preferred (firm but not hard). Drain and add to cooked turkey and marinara.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl combine cottage cheese, mozzarella, ricotta and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and oregano.
In a large casserole dish or 9" x 13" pan, add 1/2 turkey mixture (cooked turkey, marinara and cooked shells), top with half cheese mixture, repeat.
Cook uncovered for approximately 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Can I make this in the crock pot? It is very yummy!!!
Stephanie, Sure…just follow the directions for the Slow Cooker Ziti.
Made this last night, it's delicious!!! Thanks for sharing
Sara, You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed.
I have to admit that I've only made a couple of your recipes, but this one is really good! This is my favorite! Maybe if I win that cookbook I can start making a whole lot more!
What is the serving size for that calorie count?
Eight.
I made this last week & we decided it's going into the regular recipe rotation.
YEAH!!!!
sounds great..but would love to know the nutritional value…calories, etc..thanks so much..can't wait to try this..
Helene, Look above the recipe for the data! Servings: 8 | Calories: 289 | Total Fat: 7 g | Previous Points: 5 | Points Plus: 6 | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 0 | Cholesterol: 20 mg | Sodium: 228 mg | Carbohydrates: 43 g | Sugars 3 g | Dietary Fiber: 5 g | Protein: 15 g
Do you know the calories per serving if the turkey is omitted?
Thanks!
Korina, Calories will be closer to 200 w/o the turkey.
What if I would like to change the ricotta cheese with another cheese? What cheese would you recommend? I am not a fan of ricotta!
Jody, Replace with equal amount of mozzarella or cottage cheese…or a combination.
This is great!!! I switched out 1 cup of mozz. for 1/2 c. asiago / parm mix and 1/2 c. Italian blend low fat to pep up the cheese flavor. It was wonderful and 1/2 is in the freeze in calorie portions!!! Love it!