Healthy Ground Turkey and Vegetable Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cups cooked pasta (such as penne, rigatoni, or macaroni)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the turkey is no longer pink. Add the bell peppers, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the marinara sauce, corn, and peas and cook for 3 minutes.
4. Stir in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese and mix until combined.
5. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.
7. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Ground turkey is a great source of lean protein.
• Bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamins A and C.
• Parmesan cheese adds a delicious creamy texture to the dish.