Turkey Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake
Lean turkey sausage sautéed with bell peppers and penne, bound together with ricotta and baked until golden, a lighter take on a classic.
Ingredients (serves 6)
- 1 lb ground turkey sausage
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 onion
- 1.5 cups ricotta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Dice bell peppers and onion. Mince garlic.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Brown turkey sausage for 6 minutes, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat.
- 4
Add peppers, onion, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- 5
Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 6
Combine penne with ricotta. Mix with sauce and sausage. Transfer to a 9x13 baking dish, top with mozzarella, and bake for 18 minutes until bubbly.
