Struggling thru the Holidays

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Baked Ziti with Turkey Sausage

8 servings @ 8 PointsPlus Value

 

3/4 pound(s) uncooked turkey sausage(s), spicy-variety, casings removed

1 medium uncooked onion(s), chopped

1 medium green pepper(s), chopped

28 oz canned diced tomatoes

10 oz frozen green peas, thawed

2 Tbsp canned tomato paste

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp fennel seed

1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste

1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

12 oz uncooked whole wheat pasta, ziti, cooked according to package directions

6 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

 

Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F.

 

Crumble the sausage meat into a large saucepan and brown over medium heat, stirring often,about 4 minutes. Drain off any fat, then add the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, peas, tomato paste, oregano, basil, thyme, fennel seeds, salt and pepper.

 

Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring often.

Stir in the cooked pasta and half the cheese. Spread evenly into a 9"X 13" baking pan. Top evenly with the remaining cheese.

 

Bake until the cheese has melted and the casserole is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes at room temperature before slicing into 8 pieces.

 

Weight Watchers Mexican Rice is delicious and 19 points for the whole recipe.  Kitch Me is the blog that it comes from.  I will make this again and again. 

 

 

I made these wonderful breakfast "muffins" and took them to our family Christmas.  A slice of thin deli ham tucked into the muffin pan, crack an egg into the cup the ham makes and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes until the egg doesn't jiggle anymore.  Take it out of the oven and lay ¼ of a slice of the Sargento Ultra Thin Pepperjack cheese on top to melt.  It is so good, so easy and I figured 3 points per muffin.  My Mom loved them so much she called all her girlfriends to come over for brunch and she made them.  Great to make a few to throw in your meals you pack to go to work!