Ziti with Turkey Tenderloin Tomato Sauce
Serves 4 to 6
Time 45 min
This hearty tomato sauce is flavored with mushrooms, onions and carrots. For a twist, top with grated mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and bake until heated through and cheese is melted.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 (8.0-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can whole tomatoes, with their liquid
- 1 (6.0-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound turkey tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3/4 pound dried ziti, cooked according to package directions
Method
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat in a large pot.
Add mushrooms, onion and carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
Add garlic, tomatoes and tomato paste and break up tomatoes with a large spoon.
Add basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring often.
Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet.
Add turkey and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Transfer turkey to pot with tomato sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until piping hot.
Toss with ziti and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 510 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 35mg cholesterol, 800mg sodium, 71g carbohydrates (7g dietary fiber, 14g sugar), 37g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 (8.0-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can whole tomatoes, with their liquid
- 1 (6.0-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound turkey tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3/4 pound dried ziti, cooked according to package directions