Baked Ziti (ww)

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 lb turkey sausage, casing removed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 10 ounces green peas, frozen
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 12 ounces whole wheat ziti, cooked according to package directions
• 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, part-slim and shredded

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• 2 in a large pan over medium heat cook sausage until browned (3-5 minutes). drain off any fat and then add the onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until softened (3-5 minutes).
• 3 stir in tomatoes, peas, tomato paste and spices and bring to a simmer, reduce heat and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. stir in pasta and half of the cheese. put mixture in 13 x 9 pan and top with the remaining cheese.
• 4 bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling. let stand at room temp for 10 minutes.