Sausage Spinach Pasta Bake |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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âIâve fixed this many times and like to make it differently on occasion. Iâve swapped in other meats, such as chicken sausage, veal or ground pork, and added in summer squash, zucchini, green beans and mushrooms, depending on whatâs in season. Also, fresh herbs really perk up the flavors.â âKim Forni, Claremont, New Hampshire Ingredients:
1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spiral pasta |
1 pound italian turkey sausage links, casings removed |
1 medium onion, chopped |
5 garlic cloves, minced |
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes |
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry |
1/2 cup half-and-half cream |
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic. Cook 1 minute longer; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
3. Drain pasta; stir into turkey mixture. Add spinach and cream; heat through. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 10 servings.
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