pasta al forno (baked pasta)
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An easy, delicious baked pasta dish using turkey sausage in lieu of pork or beef.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
1 Hr 15 Min
method
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yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - large can whole peeled plum/roma tomatoes, pureed in food processor or blender
- 1/2 pound turkey sausage, skin/casing removed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon fennel seed
- 1 - bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 pound pasta, penne or ziti
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup good quality grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
How To Make pasta al forno (baked pasta)
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Step 1In a medium sauce pot heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Sautee garlic until aromatic. Add tomato paste and dissolve slightly. Add fennel seed, sautee about 30 seconds until aromatic then add turkey breaking it up with a fork or wooden spoon. Cook turkey until browned. Add pureed tomatoes, bay leaf, oregano and basil. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes over low heat. Add peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Step 2Cook pasta according to package directions, just slightly under al dente. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
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Step 3Combine pasta and sauce in casserole dish and top with grated cheese. Bake for 40 minutes or until heated through.
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