Baked Ziti Recipe: Indulgent Comfort with Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham
A delicious baked ziti recipe featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham that is perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 8 ounces chicken ham, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then add the diced chicken ham and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, marinara sauce, cooked meats, ricotta cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a lighter version, use whole wheat pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Baked Ziti, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Comfort Food