
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey or Italian sausage
2 onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp oregano
1 bay leaf
2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
2 Tbs tomato paste
28 oz diced tomatoes
1 med green bell pepper, diced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 c frozen spinach
8 c turkey broth
12 oz pasta shells
olive oil, salt, and pepper
Cheese to serve
Directions
1. Brown meat in olive oil. Season liberally with salt, pepper, 1 tsp basil, and 1 tsp oregano if not using sausage. Remove from pan and drain, if desired.
2. Saute in olive oil onions, garlic, bell pepper, mushrooms and oregano for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Return meat to pan and add tomato paste. Cook for 3 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf.
5. Heat to a near boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Raise heat to medium high and add pasta. Cook for 7-9 minutes, depending on desired firmness of pasta.
7. Add spinach and basil. Adjust seasoning as needed.
8. Serve with cheese, if desired.
Serves 6-8
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