Baked Ziti with Turkey, Squash and Caramelized Onions
Fresh herbs and hearty squash make this comforting dish perfect for cold evenings. It’s great for large crowds or reheating during the week as leftovers.
Baked Ziti with Turkey, Squash and Caramelized Onions
Total Time 45 minutes
Calories 230 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- 12 oz. extra-lean ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tsp. chopped fresh sage
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
- 2 cups diced butternut squash
- 2 cups diced acorn squash
- 1/2 cup sodium-reduced chicken broth
- 12 oz. ziti or penne pasta
- 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400˚F. Heat olive oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook onion and brown sugar, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 17 minutes or until tender and deep golden.
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Add turkey, garlic, sage, rosemary, salt and pepper, stirring with wooden spoon to break up turkey. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until turkey is browned. Add squash and broth; bring to boil.
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Reduce to simmer; cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until squash is just tender.
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In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 6 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Toss together pasta, reserved pasta water, squash mixture and mozzarella; transfer to 13- x 9-inch glass baking dish.
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Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Sprinkle with parsley.
Recipe Notes
Tip: Substitute crumbled Italian sausage or ground pork for turkey if desired. A SharethePasta.org original recipe.
