Rotini And Turkey Mozzarella Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In1 Hr 15 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
 Zucchini1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), thinly sliced
 Onion1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), minced
 Tomatoes3 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), crushed
 2 cups cubed cooked turkey, chicken, ham or smoked turkey
 Whole kernel corn3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Italian herb seasoning2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Ground black pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 8 ounces dry rotini, cooked, drained
 Shredded mozzarella cheese1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Parmesan cheese2/3 Cup (16 tbs), grated
 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven to 350°F before baking.

MAKING
2) Take a large skillet; heat oil in it and sauté zucchini, onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are translucent.
3) Add in crushed tomatoes, turkey, corn, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and stir and allow to come to a boil.
4) Minimize the heat to low and uncover and simmer for 5 minutes until cooked.
5) Take off from heat and mix in pasta.
6) Take a greased 13 X 9-inch baking dish and pour half of pasta mixture into it.
7) Sprinkle with half of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and duplicate layers with remaining pasta mixture and cheeses.
8) Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven until done and leave aside for 5 minutes.

SERVING
9) Garnish with parsley and serve.
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