Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 12 ounces Italian Turkey Sausage, removed from casings
  • 1 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 10 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 8 ounces of Barilla Plus Spaghetti
  • 5 ounces chopped fresh baby spinach or swiss chard (or a combination)

Ready In 50 Minutes

Servings: 6

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Cook pasta according to package instructions, but decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes.
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  • Length: 2 minutes

Step 2

  • Drain and set aside in a medium to large bowl.
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Step 3

  • Remove the turkey from casings, if present. Cook the sausage until browned, crumbled and cooked through.
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Step 4

  • Drain any excess grease.

Step 5

  • Remove and set aside in a medium bowl. Stir in the sauce. Set aside.In the large saute pan or cast iron skillet used to cook the sausage, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
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Step 6

  • Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
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  • Length: 5 minutes

Step 7

  • Add the mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes, until tender.
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  • Length: 5 minutes

Step 8

  • Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute.
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  • Length: 1 minutes

Step 9

  • Add the bell pepper and sauté for 2 more minutes.
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  • Length: 2 minutes

Step 10

  • Add the sautéed vegetables along with the chopped spinach and/or swiss chard, carrot, and Italian seasoning to the pasta bowl.
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Step 11

  • Mix to combine and evenly distribute the vegetables. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.In a 9x13 or other oven safe large casserole dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, half of the sauce, 3/4 cup mozzarella, remaining pasta, remaining sauce, and 3/4 cup mozzarella.Cover and bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes or until the sauce is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned on top.
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  • Length: 30 minutes

Step 12

  • Serve.