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Healthy Baked Rigatoni with Peppers and Sausage
A wholesome and flavorful baked pasta dish featuring turkey sausage, colorful peppers, and whole wheat rigatoni, perfect for a nutritious family meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound ground turkey sausage
Vegetables
- 2 whole bell peppers bell peppers (sliced into strips)
Pasta
- 1 pound whole wheat rigatoni (cooked)
Sauce
- 32 ounces jarred no-sugar added marinara sauce
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook turkey sausage in a skillet until browned; add peppers and cook until softened. Stir in cooked rigatoni, marinara, and water.
- Transfer mixture to casserole dish, top with mozzarella, and bake for 20-30 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Remove from oven, let sit for 10 minutes, then serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh herbs before serving.