3/4 lb Sweet Italian Turkey Sausages, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
28 oz canned diced tomatoes
10 oz frozen green peas, thawed
2 T canned tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
salt to taste
fresh-ground pepper to taste
12 oz uncooked whole wheat ziti pasta, cooked according to package (or regular ziti if that's how you roll. I'm sure it tastes better that way.)
6 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown sausage over medium heat. Drain off fat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened. Stir in tomatoes, peas, tomato paste and spices. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in pasta and half the cheese. Spread into 9x13 in baking dish. Top with remainder of cheese. Bake until cheese has melted, about 20 min, then turn oven to broil until cheese becomes brown and bubbly.
Sorry, no picture. Already put the leftovers in the fridge and don't feel like getting it out. Jared and I liked this a lot, enjoy!
