Spinach Baked Ziti w/ Turkey Sausage

Name: Spinach Baked Ziti w/ Turkey Sausage Recipe
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 lb high fiber ziti such as Ronzoni Smart Taste; 1 package (5 links) turkey italian sausage; 28 oz crushed tomatoes (I prefer Tuttorosso); 1 tsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic minced; 10 oz frozen spinach thawed; 1 tsp oregano; 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil; salt and fresh pepper to taste; 8 oz fat-free ricotta; 1/4 cup Parmesan; 2 cups (8 oz) part skim mozzarella; Spray olive oil (I used my Misto)

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 lb high fiber ziti such as Ronzoni Smart Taste1 package (5 links) turkey italian sausage28 oz crushed tomatoes (I prefer Tuttorosso)1 tsp olive oil3 cloves garlic,minced10 oz frozen spinach, thawed1 tsp oregano2 tbsp chopped fresh basilsalt and fresh pepper to taste8 oz fat-free ricotta1/4 cup Parmesan2 cups (8 oz) part skim mozzarellaSpray olive oil (I used my Misto)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375�.Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with oil spray.

In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta according to instructions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, add olive oil and saut� garlic. Add chopped spinach, salt pepper and chopped tomatoes. Season with basil, oregano, salt and pepper.

While sauce is simmering, remove sausage from casings, and brown while breaking up into small pieces.

Drain pasta, then add sauce & sausage to the pasta and stir into the ziti. Add half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and ricotta. Mix well then pour the pasta mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Top with the remaining mozzarella.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until mozzarella is melted and the edges are lightly browned.

Serving Size: 8 large servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TCLOUDERMILK.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

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