🍝 Turkey Pasta Bake (DTF Edition) 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3) - 1 lb ground turkey - 6–8 oz protein pasta (chickpea or lentil) - 1 ½ cups marinara sauce (I used Carbone 👀) - 1–2 cups fresh spinach - 2–3 cloves garlic (minced) - 1 tbsp olive oil - 1–2 tsp Italian seasoning - Salt & pepper to taste 👩🏽🍳 Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375°F 2. Cook pasta Boil in salted water until slightly undercooked (about 1–2 minutes less than package directions) Drain and set aside 3. Cook the turkey Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat Add garlic → sauté for 30 seconds Add ground turkey → cook until browned Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper 4. Build the sauce Add marinara sauce to the turkey Stir in spinach → cook until wilted 5. Combine Add cooked pasta into the pan Mix everything together until evenly coated 6. Bake Transfer to a baking dish (or use an oven-safe pan) Bake for 15–20 minutes, until hot and slightly bubbly 7. Optional (but recommended) Broil for 2–3 minutes for a slightly crispy top 🔁 Easy Swaps - No spinach? → Use kale or zucchini - Want it saucier? → Add an extra ½ cup marinara - Want heat? → Add red pepper flakes - Lower carb? → Use less pasta, more veggies 💡 DTF Notes - This is a high-protein, low-effort comfort meal - Perfect for nights when you’re tired but still want to show up for yourself - Makes great leftovers (arguably better the next day 👀)