Family Baked Noodle Pie with Roasted Tomato Turkey, Zucchini, and Rosemary Ricotta Crust
An original, comforting baked family dish made for sharing: tender noodles layered with sautéed turkey, roasted tomato, zucchini, and a creamy rosemary ricotta topping finished with golden mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 300 g short cut noodles (como fusilli corto, gemelli or similar)
- 500 g ground turkey (preferiblemente of muslo or mezcla magra)
- 500 g Roma tomatoes (cut en mitades)
- 300 g zucchini (en medias lunas finas)
- 150 g yellow onion (chopped fina)
- 12 g garlic (chopped)
- 250 g ricotta cheese (whole or semidescremada)
- 120 g shredded mozzarella (for gratinar)
- 30 g grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 120 ml cooking cream (or nata ligera)
- 180 ml chicken broth (low sodium if preferred)
- 30 g tomato paste
- 30 ml olive oil (divided)
- 4 g fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 2 g dried oregano
- 2 g sweet paprika
- 1 g red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 g salt (ajustar to taste)
- 2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 unit egg (for the crust of ricotta)
- 30 g breadcrumbs (for acabado crujiente)
- 10 g fresh parsley (chopped, for terminar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish with a little of the olive oil.
- 2
2. Place the Roma tomatoes on a tray and toss them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and the dried oregano. Roast at 220°C / 425°F for 20 minutes, until concentrated and juicy. Set aside.
- 3
3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water until just al dente, 1 to 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 4
4. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the yellow onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- 5
5. Add the ground turkey, sweet paprika, red pepper flakes if using, the remaining salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up, until the turkey is no longer pink.
- 6
6. Add the zucchini and cook for 3 minutes so it softens slightly. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, mixing well.
- 7
7. Pour in the chicken broth and cooking cream. Add the roasted tomatoes with their juices and gently crush them with the spoon. Simmer for 3 minutes over low heat until the sauce is thick yet creamy.
- 8
8. In a bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, half of the Parmesan cheese, half of the fresh rosemary, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth.
- 9
9. Combine the cooked pasta with the turkey and vegetable sauce. Transfer everything to the baking dish and spread evenly.
- 10
10. Spoon the ricotta mixture over the top. Then cover with the shredded mozzarella, the remaining Parmesan cheese, the breadcrumbs, and the rest of the fresh rosemary.
- 11
11. Bake at 200°C / 400°F for 22 to 25 minutes, until bubbling and golden on top. For deeper color, broil for 2 more minutes, watching closely.
- 12
12. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Finish with the fresh parsley on top and serve hot.
Chef tips
For the best texture, do not overcook the pasta before baking. Roasting the tomatoes first deepens the flavor and keeps the sauce from becoming watery.
Substitutions
You can use ground chicken instead of turkey. Zucchini can be replaced with small diced eggplant. Mozzarella can be swapped for fontina or another good melting cheese.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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