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pasta al forno (baked pasta)

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Erin Byrnes
@travelbugger
Long Beach, NY

An easy, delicious baked pasta dish using turkey sausage in lieu of pork or beef.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients For pasta al forno (baked pasta)

  • 1
    large can whole peeled plum/roma tomatoes, pureed in food processor or blender
  • 1/2 lb
    turkey sausage, skin/casing removed
  • 2 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp
    fennel seed
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1 lb
    pasta, penne or ziti
  • 1 c
    peas
  • 1 c
    good quality grated parmesan
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried basil

How To Make pasta al forno (baked pasta)

  • 1
    In a medium sauce pot heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Sautee garlic until aromatic. Add tomato paste and dissolve slightly. Add fennel seed, sautee about 30 seconds until aromatic then add turkey breaking it up with a fork or wooden spoon. Cook turkey until browned. Add pureed tomatoes, bay leaf, oregano and basil. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes over low heat. Add peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Cook pasta according to package directions, just slightly under al dente. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 3
    Combine pasta and sauce in casserole dish and top with grated cheese. Bake for 40 minutes or until heated through.
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