This easy and delicious turkey and spinach pasta bake is a family favorite, combining crispy, creamy textures for a satisfying meal. It features ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and goat cheese for added creaminess, all baked to perfection.
1: Cook ground turkey in a skillet, breaking it up as you go.
2: Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for a few minutes.
3: Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted.
4: Add pasta sauce, goat cheese, reserved pasta water, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
5: Stir in cooked penne pasta.
6: Transfer mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded old cheddar or mozzarella.
7: Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes until the top crisps up.