Baked Pasta With Turkey, Tomatoes and Mozzarella |
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Prep Time: 12 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 52 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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From Redbook magazine. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes |
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
4 cups marinara sauce |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
3 cups shredded cooked turkey |
1 lb pasta |
1 cup fresh basil leaf, torn |
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, diced |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat; add tomatoes, onion, garlic and cook 5 minutes until tomatoes soften.
3. Stir in marinara and red pepper flakes; continue to simmer 5 minutes.
4. Remove sauce from heat and stir in turkey.
5. Add pasta to boiling water and cook until very al dente; about 2 minutes less than recommended time on package of pasta.
6. Drain pasta; transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2 cups of the sauce.
7. Grease a 3-qt baking dish with EVOO. Layer some pasta in dish, then some sauce, basil, Parmesan and mozzarella. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with mozzarella on top.
8. Bake 25 minutes, until top is golden and pasta is crisp on edges.
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