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The Ingredients To Gather:

• 1 pound whole wheat penne
• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 small green pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups skim milk
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup sundried tomatoes, diced
• 1-12 ounce package Italian chicken or turkey sausage, cut into thin coins

How It Should Be Made:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Cook penne according to package directions in a large stock pot, drain and return to stock pot.
3. Mix in spinach and set aside.
4. Add in red pepper flakes and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add in onion and green pepper and cook for 7-8 minutes or until tender.
6. Add in butter, oregano, salt and pepper.
7. Once butter is melted, whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
8. Then whisk in milk until well-combined.
9. Continue to cook, whisking frequently, until sauce has thickened.
10. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
11. Add in sundried tomatoes and sausage coins.
12. Mix together the sauce mixture with the pasta and spinach mixture.
13. Pour into a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
14. Sprinkle top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
15. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.

Finished!

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Happy Baking & Enjoy!

Article Source: Back To Her Roots