Baked Ziti (Ww)

Recipe Source: WW meeting handout. 8 points plus/serving

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb turkey sausage, casing removed
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 10  ounces green peas, frozen
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 12  ounces  whole wheat ziti, cooked according to package directions
• 6  ounces mozzarella cheese, part-slim and shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large pan over medium heat cook sausage until browned (3-5 minutes). Drain off any fat and then add the onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until softened (3-5 minutes).
3. Stir in tomatoes, peas, tomato paste and spices and bring to a simmer, reduce heat and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in pasta and half of the cheese. Put mixture in 13 x 9 pan and top with the remaining cheese.
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling. Let stand at room temp for 10 minutes.