Makes 8 servings
POINTS value per serving: 6
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound mild turkey sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
- One 28-oz can diced tomatoes
- One 10-oz package frozen peas, thawed
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 12 oz dried whole wheat ziti, cooked according to the package's instructions and drained
- 6 oz fat-free Mozzarella cheese, grated*
Instructions
- Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to
350°F. - Crumble the sausage meat into a large saucepan and brown over medium heat, stirring often, about 4 minutes.
- Drain off any fat, then add the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 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.
- Stir in the pasta and half the grated cheese. Spread evenly into a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Top evenly with the remaining cheese.
- Bake until the cheese has melted and the casserole is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.
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