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Whole Wheat Pasta Pie

This whole wheat pasta pie is a wholesome take on a classic dish. It's crispy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying. Filled with wholesome ingredients, it's perfect for a cozy night in.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 617 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz whole wheat rigatoni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz extra lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 gloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • Kosher Salt & Pepper
  • 1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or more to taste
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 4 oz fancy shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
  • dried parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the pasta until just done. Shave off 1-2 minutes from the time given on the box. I cooked mine for 10.
    12 oz whole wheat rigatoni
  • While preparing the pasta you'll be making the sauce. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the turkey with the olive oil, onion and garlic. Add the zucchini and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 8 oz extra lean ground turkey, 1 medium onion diced, 3 gloves garlic minced, 1 medium zucchini diced, Kosher Salt & Pepper
  • By this time your pasta should be ready. Drain, rinse with cold water and put back in the pot. Add ¼ cup of the crushed tomatoes and stir to coat the pasta. Set aside.
    1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • Add the remaining crushed tomatoes to the skillet. Stir and add the teaspoon of basil. It should boil fairly quickly. Lower to a simmer.
    1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Returning to the pasta, add the ½ of Parmesan cheese and stir to coat.
    ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Spray a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray. Begin to place the pasta upright in the pan. It will be a little touch and go for a bit but you'll get the hang of it. I started with the perimeter and worked my way to the center. It took me about 10 minutes. Don't worry some will be taller and shorter. Some will even have a bend. It will all work out once you are finished.
  • Top the pasta with the meat sauce. Now, I do NOT have patience to make sure there is meat and sauce in every tube. I just banged the pan a few time allowing things to setting and then added some more sauce until all but about a cup or so was on left in the skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated 400 degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove and top with the mozzarella. Sprinkle a bit of parsley on top. Return to the oven for 10 more minutes.
    dried parsley, 4 oz fancy shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
  • Remove and let sit for at least 5 minutes. Run a butter knife around the edge. Release the spring form and viola!
  • Add a splash of water to the remaining sauce in the skillet to serve on the side in case anyone wants a little extra.

Nutrition

Calories: 617kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 39gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 440mgPotassium: 1058mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2121IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 373mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Pasta, pie, Wheat
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