Ground Turkey Pasta Bake

Step 1

Pre heat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Cook pasta al dente in salted water according to the instructions on the packet. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.

Step 3

While pasta is cooking, heat oil in an oven safe skillet and sauté onion and mushrooms for 5-6 minutes. Add in garlic, Italian. seasoning, red chili flakes, salt and pepper, cook for a minute.

Step 4

Add in ground turkey and cook for 6-7 minutes, until it is no longer raw.

Step 5

Add tomato sauce along with fresh parsley, cook for 7-8 minutes.

Step 6

Add spinach and cook till wilted, then stir in reserved pasta water. Add pasta and one cup of mozzarella cheese, combine well. Spread remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Step 7

Let it rest for 10 minutes, then serve.