Ground Turkey Pasta Bake

Servings: 8 | Prep: 15 min | Cook Time: 20 min

INGREDIENTS

• 1 box of Barilla protein plus pasta, cooked

• 1 24 oz. Marinara sauce

• 1 cup low fat cottage cheese

• 2 medium zucchinis, diced

• 2 cups broccoli, cut into bite size pieces

• 2 tbsp. Olive oil

• 2 oz. Part skim Mozzarella cheese, shredded

• Salt & pepper

• Garlic powder

• Oregano

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook the pasta, drain and set aside.

2. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add ground turkey, break apart and cook until cooked through. Pour cooked meat into a bowl and set aside. In that same pan add the olive oil and heat. Add the zucchini and broccoli. Cook until tender crisp. About 5-7 minutes.

3. In a blender, blend the sauce, cottage cheese and spices together.

4. Combine all the ingredients in a large baking dish. Stir to combine. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes. Feel free to broil at the end for 3 minutes.

Recipe Makes: 8 Servings

NUTRITION FOR 1 SERVING: Calories: 370 kcal | Fat: 12g | Carbohydrates: 42g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Protein: 26g

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