NO TIME!! BAKED PASTA

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I'm a little addicted to baked pasta at the moment, and tonight I really wanted some but didn't have the time to wait for it to bake the usual hour or so. So...I came up with this!

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups whole wheat pasta (I like rotini, it holds sauce well!)
2 cups fat free pasta sauce
1/2 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
1 cup frozen spinach
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (divided)
garlic powder (to taste)
basil (to taste)
oregano (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a small pan brown ground turkey over med-high heat. Remove from heat and add spinach, herbs, and cottage cheese.
  • Combine pasta, meat mixture, 1/4 c mozzarella, and sauce in a 2 quart casserole dish. Stir well to combine.
  • Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, or until mixture is heated through.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and casserole is nice and hot.

Smangele Phila
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I love how easy this pasta dish is to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Mike Ray Hood
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or sausage.


payar walay
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I'm not a big fan of pasta, but this dish was actually really good. The sauce was flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Anthony Ptak
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This pasta dish is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Cyndi Morris
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta, but this dish was actually really good. The sauce was flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Coz Brown
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the cheesy sauce.


Amia Escalera
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I've made this pasta dish several times, and it always turns out great. I love the way the cheese melts into the sauce.


Sagor Official
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This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy lunch. It's also great for meal prep.


Konoba Barrow
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I love the simplicity of this pasta dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Zarash Bae
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always add a bunch of chopped spinach or kale.


Qaqambile Ntlantsana
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I've been making this pasta dish for years, and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Raiyan Islam
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This pasta dish is perfect for a crowd. It's easy to double or triple the recipe, and it always turns out great.


Raqib Mughal
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I'm not a big fan of pasta, but this dish was actually really good. The sauce was flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Logan Narvaez
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This pasta dish is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Furkan Sharif
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I made this pasta dish last night, and it was delicious! The sauce was flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


ADAMU ISA ABDULLAHI
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This pasta dish is perfect for busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and you can even make it ahead of time.


Baazi Faysal
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I love how versatile this pasta dish is. You can add any vegetables or protein that you like. I've even made it with leftover chicken or sausage.


Argsan Yousuf
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I've made this pasta dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's quick and easy to make, and the flavor is amazing.


madison robinson
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This pasta dish was incredibly easy to make, and the results were delicious! The sauce had the perfect balance of flavor, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.