Turkey Mushroom Marsala Baked Ziti

Turkey Mushroom Marsala Baked Ziti

There's just one day left in National Mushroom Month—what better way to celebrate than with this delicious baked ziti recipe, loaded with cremini mushrooms? Relish in the umami flavor profile paired with savory turkey, creamy brie, and autumn goodness baked to perfection with ziti noodles. 

If that doesn't strike your fancy, you can find more tasty pasta recipes with mushrooms presented by Passion for Pasta, or additional mushroom packed dinner ideas in Barilla's recipe collection.

Turkey Mushroom Marsala Baked Ziti

Ingredients
1 box Barilla® Ziti
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 pound ground turkey
2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
½ cup Marsala wine, dry
2 cups chicken stock, no added salt
5 ounces Brie cheese, ½ inch cubes
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Sea salt, to taste

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350° F
2. Cook pasta noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside
3. Heat butter in large skillet, over medium-high heat
4. Add shallots and sauté for 30 seconds
5. Add mushrooms and caramelize approximately 4-5 minutes
6. Add turkey and brown
7. Add Marsala and reduce by half
8. Add chicken stock and simmer for 5 minutes
9. Fold ziti pasta, parsley and turkey mixture together
10. Season with salt to taste
11. Spray casserole dish with nonstick spray
12. Place mushroom pasta mixture in casserole dish, spreading evenly
13. Top with cheese and bake for 20 minutes
14. Let stand 5 minutes before serving

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