Tex Mex Pasta Bake

Directions

1. Heat 1/2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Crumble the grnd turkey into the skillet and brown, stirring occasionally, for 10 min. Using a slotted spoon to drain away all fat, transfer browned turkey meat to a dish and set aside.
2. Wipe out skillet and add in remaining 1/2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil. Place over low heat and add in onion, garlic, and chile pepper. Saute/fry, stirring occasionally, till onion is limp, about 5 min.
3. Stir in reserved tomato sauce, oregano, chili pwdr, wine, parsley, and browned turkey meat. Cook, stirring occasionally, till sauce flavors blend, about 20 min.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions to al dente. Drain pasta and divide equally between two 8-inch square foil baking pans.
5. Spoon sauce equally over the pasta and top each with half of the shredded cheese. Cover and seal with aluminum foil. Label and date. Freeze till hard.
6. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake the dish, covered, till cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, about 35 to 45 min.
7. This recipe yields 2 entrees, 4 servings each.