3-4 artichoke hearts, halfed
6 OZ. can black olives sliced 1/4 bell pepper , diced
1/4 large onion , diced
5 mushroom , sliced
2 OZ. pepperoni, quartered
1bl. ground turkey
1 BL. ground turkey sausage
7green olives, sliced
1/2 C. parmesan cheese shredded
2 C. italian cheese shredded
one 24 OZ. jar of marinara sauce
one half pkg. of baby spinach
3C. mostaccioli pasta
14.5 OZ.can diced tomatoes
In a large saucepan, brown the turkey and turkey sausage. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a saucepan, start boiling the water for the pasta.
Add the onions, peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, spinach and artichokes to the turkey mixture. Saute until meat is brown and vegetables are slightly tender. Add in olives and pepperoni. Add in a spoonful of minced garlic. Stir well to combine. Then add in the marinara and diced tomatoes.
When water starts boiling, add in pasta. Make sure to not overcook. I cooked mine for 6 minutes. Drain.
In a glass casserole dish, put two ladle fulls of sauce on the bottom of the pan. Then layer on the drained pasta. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake in oven, uncovered, for 40 - 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Serving Suggestions:
1. A nice green salad would go well.
2. Some bread, like garlic toast or breadsticks
3. Would freeze well for a quick a lunch later in the month
