Italian Pasta Bake

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to boil and season generously with kosher salt.

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   Add pasta and cook to just shy of al dente.

4. 4

   Reserve a cup of pasta water.

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   To the drained pasta, add the pesto and 1 cup Asiago cheese and mix.

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   Meanwhile, over medium heat cook the ground turkey and garlic until the turkey is fully cooked, about 8 minutes.

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   Add the entire can of tomatoes and stir.

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   Place all the spinach on top of the simmering tomato and turkey mixture; reduce heat and cover to cook the spinach about 2-3 minutes.

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   Next, add the pesto pasta to the tomato mixture and toss.

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    If desired, add a little of the pasta water to thin out the sauce.

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    Immediately add the pasta to a lightly oiled baking dish.

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    Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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    For more texture, sprinkle with a cup of panko bread crumbs and drizzle with a little olive oil.

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    (This step is totally optional.)

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    Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven until the top is golden, about 20-25 minutes.

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    Remove and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.