Baked Pasta With Italian Turkey Sausage Food

TURKEY SAUSAGE WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet. Add the onion, green pepper and mushrooms. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Stir in the tomatoes, Italian seasoning and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve sausage mixture over pasta; sprinkle with cheese.

BAKED ZITI WITH ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, crumble and cook turkey sausage over medium-heat until just cooked.
• Add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt and cook, stirring often, until onion has softened - about 5 minutes.
• Stir in marinara sauce and turn off the heat.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, removing from the heat 1-2 minutes before the cook time is up so pasta still has a slight bite to it. Drain and toss with oil to prevent from sticking.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13" baking dish.
• Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of the dish.
• Top with half of the pasta, half of the sauce, half of the ricotta (dollop it and swirl into the sauce if you desire), half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan. Repeat layers one more time to use remaining ingredients.
• Cover and bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly. Remove lid and broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.

BAKED PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Place sausage and onion in the skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Pour in wine, and cook for 1 minute, stirring, to deglaze the pan. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with cooked pasta, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

BAKED PASTA WITH ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Spray a 7 x 11 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• In a large bowl mix together pasta, sausage, 1 cup sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 2 tablespoon parmesan, and oregano. Pour into casserole dish.
• Pour last cup of sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
• Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top then cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.

TURKEY SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare rigatoni according to directions on box. Remove sausage meat from casing, set aside. In hot skillet saute onions. Add pepper and crumbled sausage meat. Stir and cook over medium high heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add florets and cover to steam. Once broccoli is tender add rigatoni to pan. Stir to coat. Serve.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place farfalle in pot and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente; drain.
• Place sausage in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until evenly brown; set aside.
• Heat 3 T oil in skillet. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until tender.
• Mix in zucchini, squash, tomatoes, bell pepper and basil. Dissolve bouillon in the mixture. Season with red pepper. Stir in remaining oil. Continue cooking 10 minutes.
• Mix pasta, sausage and cheese into skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until heated through.

BAKED PASTA

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large frying pan, cook and stir ground beef until brown. Add garlic, tomato sauce, gravy, cream, Parmesan cheese, oregano and basil. Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.
• Combine the cooked ziti and the sauce, and spread into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes, until bubbly.

ITALIAN BAKED PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in generously salted water 3 minutes less than recommended on package. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Pour 2 cups of the marinara sauce into dish. Add half of cooked pasta; toss well. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Spoon half of the ricotta cheese in dollops over top. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers ending with mozzarella cheese. Cover lightly with foil, making sure foil is not resting on cheese.
• Bake 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until center is bubbly and thoroughly heated. Cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place farfalle in pot and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente; drain.
• Place sausage in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until evenly brown; set aside. Heat 1/4 cup oil in skillet. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until tender. Mix in zucchini, squash, tomatoes, bell pepper and basil. Dissolve bouillon in the mixture. Season with red pepper. Stir in remaining oil. Continue cooking 10 minutes.
• Mix pasta, sausage and cheese into skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until heated through.

ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS WITH BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Saute onion, peppers and pepper flakes in olive oil until onions start to brown.
• Add garlic, salt, pepper, basil and oregano. Set aside.
• Prick sausage links with a fork.
• Saute in skillet with a little olive oil over medium heat until brown.
• Add wine vinegar and canned tomatoes (with liquid).
• Add the sautéed vegetable mixture.
• Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile cook pasta al dente.
• Add cooked pasta to sausage and pepper mixture.
• Stir and serve.

EASY ITALIAN BAKED PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return to skillet. Add pasta, pasta sauce and half the Parmesan; mix well.
• Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheeses.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

CHEESY BAKED PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND RICOTTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Heat oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Crumble sausage into skillet, using a spoon to break it into small pieces. Cook until starting to brown, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano, fennel seeds and red-pepper flakes (if using), and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir in whole tomatoes and their juice, using a spoon to break them up. Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaves and 2 teaspoons salt, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
• Stir in pasta and 1 cup water and return to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to make sure pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat, pluck out the bay leaves, and fold in about a third of the mozzarella.
• Top pasta with remaining mozzarella and dollops of ricotta. Sprinkle with Parmesan, then transfer to oven. Bake until pasta is tender when poked with a fork, and cheese is bubbly and lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes. (If you'd like a more deeply browned topping, run the pan under the broiler for 1 or 2 minutes.) Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Top with basil, plenty of black pepper, and more red-pepper flakes, if you like.