Meaty Baked Ziti

Meaty Baked Ziti
Ingredients:
1 16 oz. box whole wheat ziti
32 oz. jar tomato basil pasta sauce
16 oz. can tomato sauce
2 cups ricotta cheese
10 oz. frozen spinach, drained and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 lb. ground turkey
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
other Italian seasonings to taste (basil, oregano, garlic, etc.)

Cook pasta according to directions.  Rinse in cold water and set aside.

Combine salt, pepper, garlic, and ground turkey in a pan over medium high heat.  Brown turkey and drain any extra fat.

Combine tomato-basil sauce, ricotta cheese, and spinach with the meat mixture. Mix well.  Add pasta and pour into a 9x13 baking dish.  Top with mozzarella.

If doing freezer cooking, freeze at this point. Thaw and bake at 375 for 30-45 minutes uncovered, until bubbly and top is lightly golden.

If serving immediately, bake at 375 for 15 minutes uncovered until bubbly and top is lightly golden.