SAUSAGE SPINACH PASTA BAKE

Sausage Spinach Pasta Bake image

I've swapped in other meats-such as chicken sausage, veal or ground pork-and added in summer squash, zucchini, green beans and mushrooms, depending on what's in season. Also, fresh herbs really perk up the flavors. -Kim Forni, Laconia, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spiral pasta
1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic. Cook 1 minute longer; drain. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes., Drain pasta; stir into turkey mixture. Add spinach and cream; heat through. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges