A ziti dish made from bolognese, savory lean ground turkey, and loaded with sautéed veggies, served on a white tray.

Turkey Bolognese Ziti

Name: Turkey Bolognese Ziti
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: olive oil cooking spray; 12 ounces whole wheat penne pasta; 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey; 2 JENNIE-O® Lean Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Links, casing's removed; 1 cup finely chopped white onion; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1 cup finely chopped carrots; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup low-sodium beef stock; 1 ½ teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (14-ounce) can fire roasted tomato, pureed; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 8 ounces low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

This kid-friendly Italian recipe is easy to make, easy to serve, and easy to love. Loaded with sautéed veggies and savory lean ground turkey, this Turkey Bolognese Ziti is under 500 calories per serving!

Total Time

1 Hour

Serving Size

8 Servings

olive oil cooking spray

ounces whole wheat penne pasta

teaspoons olive oil, divided

cup JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey

JENNIE-O® Lean Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Links, casing's removed

cup finely chopped white onion

cup finely chopped celery

cup finely chopped carrots

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon ground pepper

cloves garlic, minced

cup low-sodium beef stock

1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

(28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

(14-ounce) can fire roasted tomato, pureed

teaspoon tomato paste

bay leaf

tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided

tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

ounces low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

Heat oven to 375°F.

Mist 9 x 13-inch baking dish with olive oil spray.

Cook pasta according to package instructions and toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Set aside.

In large skillet, place 2 teaspoons olive oil, ground turkey and sausage.

Cook over medium-high heat, stirring to crumble, 9 minutes and until 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Always cook to well-done.

Add onions, celery, carrots, salt and pepper. Continue to cook until vegetables begin to soften.

Add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add beef stock, balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf and 3 tablespoons basil. Simmer until thick. Remove bay leaf.

Add pasta to the sauce and place mixture into prepared baking pan.

Top with cheeses. Bake 30 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

Remove from oven and garnish with 1 tablespoon fresh basil.

Calories

370

Protein

23g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fiber

Sugars

Fat