Baked Ziti with Turkey Bacon: A Cheesy Comfort Dish Anyone Can Make
Baked Ziti is a delicious and comforting dish perfect for any occasion, featuring creamy cheese and savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook ziti according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, eggs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large baking dish, layer half of the pasta, half of the marinara, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the turkey bacon, and half of the mozzarella.
- Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped fresh basil or parsley.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg