Turkey Pasta Bake

1 pound ground turkey, 97% lean

Drizzle of olive oil

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can tomato sauce

2tbs tomato paste

4tsp minced garlic

Parsley

Italian seasoning

S&P

Cayenne

Rosemary

Oregano

Basil

8oz Fat Free Philadelphia Cream Cheese

14oz whole wheat rotini pasta

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

4 slices swiss cheese

1/4 cup finely grated mozzarella cheese

2/3 cup 1% milk

Heat oven to 375.

Bring large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, boil until al dente, about 10mins.

Brown ground turkey, add sauce, tomatoes, paste, 3tsp minced garlic and other seasonings to your liking. Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer for 10mins.

Heat small saucepan over medium heat, add milk and cream cheese. Season with pepper, cayenne, parsley and 1tsp minced garlic. Heat, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted.

Drain pasta, return to hot pot and add cheese sauce. Stir until evenly coated.

Spray casserole dish with Pam, pour in noodles. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley. Pour meat sauce on top of noodles, then top with swiss and mozzarella.

Bake, uncovered, for 15-20mins, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Makes 12 servings.

Calories per serving - 235

Lee's Weight Loss Part 2

So proud of Lee! :) In 6 weeks, he's lost 15 pounds! That's spot-on with what he needs to lose in order to pass his next fit test. He was told to lost 30 pounds in 3 months, so he's right on track. He's been eating better, his portion sizes have decreased dramatically, he's working out and his endurance is so much better now. When he started working out, he couldn't even do a mile on the elliptical w/o having to hop off and catch his breath. Now, he's doing 2.5 miles at a time and just barely breaking a sweat. I'm so very proud of my husband and how much he's embraced this new phase of his life. I have no worries that he'll pass his next fit test with flying colors!