SWEET POTATO “PASTA” BAKE

SWEET POTATO “PASTA” BAKE

Skip traditional pasta and use spiralized sweet potatoes for a healthier twist on cheesy baked pasta! This gluten free, Sweet Potato "Pasta" Bake is a great way to add more vegetables to a comfort food favorite!

INGREDIENTS

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·     2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and spiralized

·     2 mild or hot Italian turkey sausages, removed from casing, crumbled and cooked

·     2 1/2 cups marinara sauce, I use this recipe

·     2-3 handfuls baby spinach

·     1 cup part skim ricotta cheese

·     1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

·     Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

·     1/2 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese

·     1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish or one similar in size with cooking spray.

2.   In a bowl mix together the ricotta, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, 1/4 cup of mozzarella and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese until combined, set aside.

3.   In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the spinach, marinara sauce and crumbled sausage.

4.   Heat the mixture until the spinach wilts.

5.   Spread 1/3 of the sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.

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