Baked Turkey and Ziti Casserole by TRobinson

Ingredients

12 oz ziti or penne 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 pound ground skinless turkey breast 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 (24oz) jar marinara sauce 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the ziti according to package directions, then drain and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet, then add the turkey, onion, bell pepper, salt, and ground pepper. Cook, stirring often, until all pan juices evaporate and the turkey is browned, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the ziti, marinara sauce, and ricotta. Spoon the mixture into a large nonstick baking pan. Top with the mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, utnil the filling is hot and the cheese is melted, 40-50 minutes.

Servings: 8

Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories 362
Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 51 mg
Sodium 663 mg
Carbohydrates 43
Fiber 3 g
Protein 28 g