Lean and Clean Baked Ziti

If you are looking for a cheap, quick way to feed your family tonight this Baked Ziti is your answer. It is so easy to make and it makes A LOT - fills a 13 X 9 baking pan to the brim! My husband and I are able to eat on it for a couple of days. Try it out and let me know what you think below in the comments!!

*recipe is courtesy of The Gracious Pantry

Ingredients:

• 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta, cooked
• 1 1/2 pounds lean, ground turkey or ground round
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, no sodium is best
• 1 cup parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. While the pasta cooks, in a large skillet, cook the turkey meat in the olive oil (or brown the ground round - drain)
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, honey, vinegar, water and tomato sauce.
3. Add the cooked pasta and the cooked meat to the tomato sauce and mix well.
4. Transfer to a baking dish and top with parmesan cheese.
5. Bake at 350 F. for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.