Best Ever Baked Ziti Recipe: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this delicious baked ziti recipe featuring turkey bacon. Perfect for family dinners and gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked ziti, marinara sauce, turkey bacon, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, and seasonings.
- Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sautéed onions and bell peppers.
- Substitute ground turkey or beef for turkey bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: baked ziti, comfort food, turkey bacon, easy recipe