Cheesy Baked Ziti: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon Bliss
A delicious and easy recipe for Cheesy Baked Ziti with the added flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until tender.
- Stir in marinara sauce and cooked pasta until evenly coated.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, dollops of ricotta, and half of the mozzarella.
- Repeat layers, then sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheeses are melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cheesy Baked Ziti, comfort food, easy recipes