Baked Mostaccioli With Turkey And Spinach

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 16 ounces mostaccioli pasta
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 15 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese
• 16 ounces low fat mozzarella, shredded

Recipe

• 1 bring water to a boil for pasta and cook according to directions. rinse in cold water and set aside.
• 2 while water is boiling for pasta, brown the turkey in a large skillet. add garlic and cook until the turkey is no longer pink.
• 3 add crushed tomatoes and remaining spices. cook at medium heat until bubbling. add spinach and continue to heat until the sauce is thick.
• 4 in a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella.
• 5 mix pasta and sauce in a 10x15 pyrex-type dish. spoon clumps of the cheese mixture over the pasta and sauce mixture and gently spread. sprinkle remaining cheese over the casserole.
• 6 bake covered for 20 minutes at 375°f uncover and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes. if cheese is not brown, turn oven to broil for no more than 2 minutes.