Cheesy Turkey Baked Ziti (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Homemade Sauce
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300g baby tomatoes
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2 shallots, peeled and halved
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1 garlic bulb, head chopped off
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1 large sprig thyme
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2 tablespoon olive oil
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300ml single cream
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300ml stock
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5g fresh basil
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2 tablespoon grated parmesan
→ Main Ingredients
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400g ground turkey
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250g ziti pasta (or rigatoni/casarecce)
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300g mozzarella
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2 tablespoon grated cheddar
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 200C/390F. Combine tomatoes, garlic bulb, thyme, and shallots in a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and roast 20-30 minutes until soft.
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Cook ground turkey in oil over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until done. Separately, cook ziti according to package instructions and drain.
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Blend roasted vegetables with cream, basil, stock, and parmesan until smooth. Season to taste.
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Combine sauce, turkey, and pasta in baking dish. Mix in 1/4 of the mozzarella, then top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar. Grill 10-20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
# Notes:
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Make sauce ahead and freeze for quick future meals
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Use store-bought tomatoes and garlic for a quicker version
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Leftover pasta works great in this recipe