Rose Baked Ziti with Turkey Sausage
Here's a comfort-food classic, a dish that's sure to get everyone to the table the minute it comes out of the oven.
Instruction
step 1
Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F..
step 2
Crumble the sausage meat into a large saucepan and brown over medium heat, stirring often, about 4 minutes.
step 3
Drain off any fat, then add the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
step 4
Stir in the tomatoes, peas, tomato paste, oregano, basil, thyme, fennel seeds, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring often.
step 5
Stir in the cooked pasta and half the cheese. Spread evenly into a 9- X 13-inch baking pan. Top evenly with the remaining cheese.
step 6
Bake until the cheese has melted and the casserole is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes at room temperature before slicing into 8 pieces.
step 7
Yields 1 piece per serving.
ingredients
Uncooked turkey sausage ¾ pound(s), spicy-variety, casings removed
1 onion medium, chopped
1 Green bell pepper medium, chopped
28 oz Canned diced tomatoes
10 oz, thawed Frozen green peas
2 tbsp(s) Canned tomato paste
1 tsp(s)Dried oregano
1 tsp(s)Dried basil
½ tsp(s)Dried thyme(110 g)
½ tsp(s)Fennel seed
Table salt ½ tsp(s), or to taste
½ pinch(es), freshly ground Black pepper
12 oz, ziti, cooked according to package directions Uncooked whole wheat pasta
6 oz Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
tools
Hand Blender
Large Heavy Pot With Lid
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Imported from Tasty Recipes