Baked Italian Penne

Step 1

In a large pot heat olive oil on med heat
add diced onion and allow to cook for 3-4 min until softened
pour in tomato sauce
stir in oregano, basil, salt and pepper
bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer while ground turkey cooks
place a large pan over med high heat
add a teaspoon of olive oil (optional) cook ground turkey breaking up as it cooks
cook until browned and cooked through
taste pasta sauce add garlic or onion powder to taste
also check for more salt and pepper and add to taste
bring water to a boil in a stock pot and cook to package directions
in 2 13 x 9 dishes add just enough pasta sauce to cover the bottom
remove 2 cups of sauce and set aside for another night
split the remaining pasta sauce between the two dishes
split the pasta and ground turkey between the dishes and toss
sprinkle with 2 cups of cheese each
Cover one dish with foil and freeze for later
pull the frozen dish out the night before and store in the refrigerator to defrost
preheat the oven to 375 degrees to cook
cook covered with foil until the last five minutes then remove
cook until warmed through and cheese is melty