Baked Spaghetti with Ground Turkey

This easy baked spaghetti casserole recipe is made with ground turkey and part skim ricotta cheese. Simple to make and so delicious, it is guaranteed to be your new favorite way to make spaghetti!

Baked Spaghetti is a delicious take on lasagna, only using spaghetti in place of the traditional long sheets of noodles. It’s a fun to eat and easy to make pasta dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinner or entertaining.

This fun and crowd pleasing comfort food gets lighted up using ground turkey and part skim ricotta cheese. To make even healthier, you could swap in whole wheat spaghetti and any roasted veggies you have on hand.

Baked Spaghetti with Ground Turkey is one of my favorite dishes to make for parties or whenever I’m entertaining. It’s a dish that everyone loves to eat and is perfect to make ahead. Plus, it’s a much cleaner way to eat spaghetti, perfect for kids and messy adults!

Baked Spaghetti with Ground Turkey

This simple and delicious recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for any skill level. Firstly, spray your casserole dish or a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray; set aside.

This dish has four simple layers: spaghetti, meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella. The ricotta cheese and mozzarella need no preparation. You will only need to prep the spaghetti and ground turkey meat sauce.

Firstly, boil the spaghetti until it is just al dente, about a minute short of the cooking time indicated on the box. Set aside to cool slightly.

Meanwhile, prepare the ground turkey meat sauce. In a crockpot or large skillet, cook the onion and ground turkey until the turkey is no longer pink in color. Add in the garlic, seasonings, and canned tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and let cook for an additional five minutes.

In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, and parmesan cheese. Add in the cooled spaghetti and toss until well coated.

For assembly, simply layer in the ingredients starting with half of the spaghetti mixture. Next, spread half of the ricotta overtop and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.

Pour on half of the ground turkey meat sauce and then repeat the layers, ending with the mozzarella cheese on top.

Cover with foil and bake until hot and bubbly. Remove the foil to allow the cheese to melt; you can broil for a minute or two if you prefer the top slightly browned.

Let the Baked Spaghetti with Ground Turkey sit for about 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.

Make-Ahead Baked Pasta Dishes

If you love simple and delicious make-ahead Italian casseroles, be sure to checkout these favorites:

Turkey Spinach Manicotti – another lightened up Italian recipe made with ground turkey and part skim ricotta cheese.

Zucchini Ricotta Roll Ups – a low carb dish that is full of delicious flavors.

Chicken Bacon Spinach Tortellini Bake – the ultimate comfort food, this cheesy casserole is always a crowd pleaser.

Baked Ravioli with Chicken and Broccoli – no need to boil the ravioli before putting together this delicious creamy dish.

Cheese Beef Stuffed Shells – this Italian classic is simple to make ahead and great for every occasion.

Italian Turkey Lasagna – another classic dish that gets lightened up thanks to ground turkey and part skim ricotta cheese.

I hope you love this recipe for Baked Spaghetti with Ground Turkey! Be sure to comment below how it turns out for you. Enjoy!