Baked Mostaccioli With Turkey And Spinach - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces mostaccioli pasta
1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon minced garlic
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon basil
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
15 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese
16 ounces low fat mozzarella, shredded

Preparation

Bring water to a boil for pasta and cook according to directions. Rinse in cold water and set aside.
While water is boiling for pasta, brown the turkey in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook until the turkey is no longer pink.
Add crushed tomatoes and remaining spices. Cook at medium heat until bubbling. Add spinach and continue to heat until the sauce is thick.
In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella.
Mix pasta and sauce in a 10x15 pyrex-type dish. Spoon clumps of the cheese mixture over the pasta and sauce mixture and gently spread. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the casserole.
Bake covered for 20 minutes at 375\u00b0F Uncover and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes. If cheese is not brown, turn oven to broil for NO MORE THAN 2 minutes.