(based on The Kitchn's Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti)
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
12 ounces ziti
1 Tb olive oil
1/2 large yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (or less, according to your preference)
1 tsp Italian herbs (optional)
salt and black pepper
1 24-oz jar marinara sauce
3/4 bag spinach (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup ricotta
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1 cup grated mozzarella
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Bring a pot of salted water to boil, and cook the pasta until it's al dente, according to the package directions.
While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, and let cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the turkey to the skillet, breaking up the meat with your wooden spoon, and cook until it’s no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper, Italian herbs, and a good pinch of salt. Stir and cook for another 30 seconds or so.
When the pasta is done, drain it, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water, and return it to the pot.
When the pasta is done, drain it, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water, and return it to the pot.
Toss the pasta with the meat mixture, marinara sauce, spinach, ricotta, and the parmesan. Stir to combine, and allow the spinach to wilt.
Transfer to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the mozzarella, and bake 12 to 15 minutes, until it's warm and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
Transfer to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the mozzarella, and bake 12 to 15 minutes, until it's warm and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
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