Ingredients
1½ lbs lean ground turkey
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup cooked whole wheat pasta
½ cup tomato paste
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Heat olive oil in a large skillet, cook turkey until browned
Add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; sauté until tender
Stir in marinara and tomato paste; simmer for 10 minutes
Layer pasta in a 9×13-inch baking dish, pour turkey mixture over it
Top with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan
Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden
Let rest 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Use low-sodium cheese if needed
Switch mozzarella for vegan or plant-based alternatives for a halal version
Serve with a green salad for balanced meal prep
Leftovers stay fresh in the fridge for 4 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: High Protein / Halal / Non-Alcoholic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dish portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 55mg