Turkey Pasta

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This is a tangy, hearty turkey marinara pasta dish w/a hint of cinnamon that I serve for guests all the time and they love it. It goes great with red wine and simple salad, ending with a cheese/fruit course.

INGREDIENTS
-Lean Ground turkey - 1 package
-Sweet onion -1 large
-Roasted Red peppers diced-jar (or roast your own)
-Bowtie pasta (1 package)
-Basil (nearly entire package), shredded
-pinch of following dried herbs: thyme, oregano, rosemary, red pepper
-cinnamon (tablespoon)
-Marinara Sauce (1 large can)
-Garlic (8 cloves)
-red wine (any - 1/2 cup)
-tomato paste (full small can)
-sugar, salt, pepper
- Shredded Quattro cheese

DIRECTIONS
- bring kettle of water to boil w/salt
- meanwhile, brown turkey, add onion and garlic, generously sprinkle cinnamon
- add marinara sauce, mix in paste directly in pan
- add diced red peppers
- add all dried herbs, sugar, salt, pepper to taste (1/2 teaspoon each will do)
- add red wine
- 5 min before serving add basil
- Simmer for 20 min
- Cook pasta a tad undercooked
- Serve w/a scoop of sauce on top of each
- Sprinkle w/cheese

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