We tried a new recipe for dinner last night that I really liked. The rest of the family maybe not quite as enthusiast as me, agreed at least that we should make it again. I got the recipe out of a magazine one of my moms friends had with her on her last visit ~ I think it was Taste of Home, thanks Annie. I would eliminate or at least half the sugar and maybe double the oregano next time but it was good, and easy, my favorite kind.



Tomato Florentine

½ lb ground turkey
½ C finely chopped onion
1 15 oz tomato sauce
1 6 oz tomato paste
½ C. water

2 t. oregano leaves
2 t. sugar
½ t. ground cinnamon
½ t. garlic powder
¼ t. red pepper

2 C. uncooked penne pasta (6 oz)
1 pkg. 10 oz frozen spinach
1 ½ C. part skim ricotta cheese
½ C. shredded part skim mozzarella
In large skillet cook turkey and onion over med. heat. Stir in tomato sauce and paste, water and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 min, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed. Drain. Combine pasta and spinach until well mixed. Spread ½ of the pasta mixture in a greased 11 x 7 x 2 dish. Spread ricotta evenly over the pasta and top with remaining pasta. Top with sauce and sprinkle with grated mozzarella. Bake uncovered at 375 for 15 minutes or until heated through. Let pasta bake stand for 5 minutes before serving.



I also wanted to post a picture of the kids for our extended family. We sent sledding a couple weeks ago. The kids wore their new hats their aunt Jennifer made ~ Thanks!