Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (optional, if you prefer meatless)
  • 1/2 cup onion (diced)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 24 ounce marinara (jar - no sugar added)
  • 4 cups ziti (or penne shells, cooked (cook according to package, about 2-1/2 cups dry shells))
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese (fat free)
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (low fat)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, low fat)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

Instruction

  • In a large skillet add ground turkey, diced onion, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up meat as you go, cook until turkey has lost its pink color. Drain any fat from turkey and add the entire jar of marinara sauce, stir.
  • Cook ziti or penne shells according to the package instructions, al dente is preferred (firm but not hard). Drain and add to cooked turkey and marinara.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine cottage cheese, mozzarella, ricotta and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and oregano.
  • In a large casserole dish or 9" x 13" pan, add 1/2 turkey mixture (cooked turkey, marinara and cooked shells), top with half cheese mixture, repeat.
  • Cook uncovered for approximately 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.