Creamy Pesto Baked Ziti
- 1 pkg. (16 oz.) ziti pasta
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3/4 lb. Italian turkey sausage (about 3 links), casings removed
- 1 onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 1 tub (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme
- 1 bag (5 oz.) baby spinach leaves
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
- 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring large pot of water to boil over high heat.
- Add ziti and cook until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned, using the back of a wooden spoon to break up sausage.
- Add onion and garlic and saute until tender.
- Stir in tomatoes and pesto.
- Simmer 10 min.
- Stir in cooking creme.
- Drain pasta; return to pot.
- Add spinach, meat sauce and 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and stir to combine.
- Spoon into 3-qt.
- baking dish.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake until completely heated through and golden on top, about 20 min.
pasta, olive oil, italian turkey sausage, onion, garlic, tomatoes, pesto, philadelphia original cooking creme, baby spinach leaves, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/creamy-pesto-baked-ziti-126888.aspx (may not work)