3 Cheese Baked Pasta with Turkey
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 6 - ounces mafalda or other flat style pasta (4 cups cooked)
• 1-1/2 - cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1-1/2 - cup ricotta cheese
• 1 - cup Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 - tablespoon butter
• 3 - cups prepared Italian red sauce
• 2 - cups cook turkey, cut julienne

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375° F.

1. Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions.  Rinse and drain.
2. In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella, ricotta, and 1/2-cup Parmesan cheeses and set aside.
3. Use a buttered shallow baking dish.  Spoon 1/2-cup of the red sauce into baking dish.  
4. Place half the pasta on top of the sauce.  
5. Place half the turkey over the pasta.  
6. Spread the remaining pasta over cheese mixture.  
7. Continue layering with remaining turkey, sauce and cheese mixture.  
8. Sprinkle with 1/2 - cup Parmesan cheese
9. Place in oven and bake 30 to 35 minutes.  
10. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Picnicking & Tailgating

Prepare ahead.  Reheat in microwave and pour into a thermal container.  Or, prepare before leaving and place in thermal container.