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1 package (1 pound) ziti
or small tube paste
½ pound lean ground turkey
2 cans (one 29 ounces, one 8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1½ cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
½ cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup water
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1½ ounces sliced turkey pepperoni |
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet...
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Cook turkey over medium heat
until no longer pink; drain.
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Transfer to a large bowl.
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Add the 29-oz.
can of tomato sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, spinach,
ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, garlic powder, red pepper
flakes and pepper.
Drain pasta; fold into turkey mixture.
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Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in.
x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
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Combine the
water and remaining tomato sauce; pour over pasta mixture.
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Sprinkle with
Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese.
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Top with pepperoni.
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Cover and bake at 350° for 24-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Uncover; bake
5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. |