Baked Pastas

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When we were kids in the late '60s and early '70s, baked pasta casseroles ruled dinnertime. Most afternoons somewhere in our neighborhood, a mom was making one. woolrich jassen mannen And truth be told, we gunned for an invitation to that house.

We still can't imagine anything better for dinner. Whether or not you consider it dinnerparty fare, a savory pasta casserole made with whole wheat noodles, fatfree milk and cheese and lots of herbs and spices is a healthy, comforting weeknight winner.

What's better, these recipes aren't timeconsuming; all three can be made ahead. Simply assemble the casserole, then cover with plastic wrap, and store it in the freezer for up to three <a href="http://www.photo2video.co.uk/burberryoutlet/">burberry uk sale</a> months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then bake as directed. And if you haven't frozen it in advance, you can freeze leftovers as individual servings for lunch or dinner in the weeks ahead.

One final tip: when you cook the pasta, don't put any oil in the water. You don't need the fat and it interferes with the pasta's natural stickiness, the better to catch the sauce. And don't salt the water. You'll be better able to control the final salt content of the dish that way, adjusting to your taste.

Other than that, here's to an oldfashioned pasta casserole dinner. Your house may become the most popular on the block.

About Baked Ziti with Turkey Sausage

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Baked Ziti with Turkey Sausage

Makes 8 servings

PointsPlus value per serving: 5

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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 pasta and half the grated cheese. Spread evenly into a 9 x 13inch 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 serving.

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Meanwhile, spray a large saucepan with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Add the onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 20 seconds.

Add the mushrooms; cook, stirring often, until they give off their liquid and it reduces to a glaze, about 7 minutes.

Stir in the tomatoes, basil, oregano, nutmeg and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to break down and giuseppe zanotti sneakers sale the sauce thickens, about 25 minutes.

Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to

Blot any moisture off the zucchini strips with paper towels. Use one third of the zucchini strips to line the bottom of a 9 x 13inch baking pan, laying them lengthwise like you would lasagna noodles. Top evenly with one third of the sauce, then one third of the shredded cheese. Place half the remaining zucchini strips on top, as before, then top evenly with half the remaining sauce and half <a href="http://www.postzegels-poststukken.eu/woolrichjassen/">woolrich jassen mannen</a> the remaining cheese. Repeat this process one more time: using the remaining zucchini, remaining sauce, and remaining peuterey sito ufficiale cheese.

Bake, uncovered, until bubbling, about 45 minutes. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.