Baked Pasta Casserole | citronlimette

This Baked Pasta Casserole ?is hearty, satisfying, and easy to prepare. Always a family favorite. Inexpensive and easy for weeknights.

Add a green salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal.

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Casseroles are one of America?s most popular comfort foods, they can feed a crowd and be prepared in advance for entertaining.

My secret is to cook the pasta al dente so the pasta retains its texture after baking.

Make a baked pasta?dish recipe that?s sure to satisfy the hunger of friends and family alike. Baked Italian?recipes are great for hearty one-dish dinners or on-the-go casserole for potluck.

The recipe for the marinara sauce makes enough for several meals.

The recipe makes 12 cups. Store in the freezer.

You can also use store-bought marinara sauce.

Adapted from COOKING LIGHT MAGAZINE.

• 6 ounces uncooked whole wheat penne
• 2 cups Basic Marinara, homemade or store-bought
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• ? cup (1 ounce) shredded parmesan, divided
• ? teaspoon salt
• ? teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 6 ounces ground turkey breast
• Cooking spray

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups chopped yellow onion (about 3 medium)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1? teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ? teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 3 (28-ounce) cans no-salt-added crushed tomatoes

1. Preheat oven to 350?.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
3. Combine pasta, Basic Marinara, ? cup mozzarella, 2 tablespoons parmesan, salt, pepper sauce, and turkey in a large bowl. Spoon into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining ? cup mozzarella and remaining 2 tablespoons Asiago. Bake at 350? for 30 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add sugar and next 6 ingredients (through fennel seeds); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in vinegar; cook 30 seconds. Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Cook over low heat for 55 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.

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Category: Main Dishes, Pasta

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