Turkey Pasta Bake

Step 1

-boil the rigatoni pasta until al dente

Step 2

-add olive oil to oven safe pan or castiron

Step 3

-add the chopped bell pepper and onion to pan to saute, on medium heat for about 3-5 minutes

Step 4

-add all of the seasonings and chopped garlic to pan and saute another 2-3 minutes before adding turkey

Step 5

-Add the turkey to pan saute together on medium/ medium high until lightly browned

Step 6

-add a jar of marinara sauce, add a quarter cup of water to jar to get the rest of sauce, then add to the pan

Step 7

-Mix everything together, let it come to a boil, lower it to a simmer, and let that simmer for about 5 minutes

Step 8

-add the block of cream cheese to melt, gently break it up with a spoon,

Step 9

on medium low heat and stir until fully combined and the sauce is a pink color

Step 10

-add the rigatoni to the pan and stir until completely combined.

Step 11

-top it with shredded mozzarella and colby jack cheese

Step 12

- pop it in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and melty!