Million Dollar Baked Ziti: A Decadent Turkey Bacon Delight
Discover the indulgent flavors of Million Dollar Baked Ziti, featuring savory turkey bacon and ooey-gooey cheese.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 8 ounces turkey bacon
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat your 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; chop it into pieces.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked ziti, turkey bacon, marinara sauce, and half of the mozzarella in a large mixing bowl.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in a baking dish, spread the ricotta mix, and top with remaining pasta mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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