Ultimate Million Dollar Baked Ziti with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious twist on classic baked ziti featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 8 ounces turkey bacon
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté any desired vegetables.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked ziti, chopped turkey bacon, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle extra Italian seasoning on top before baking.
- Let the dish sit for 10 minutes before serving to help it set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: baked ziti, turkey bacon, pasta, comfort food