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ground - Turkey Picante Pie

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ground - Turkey Picante Pie

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup pace picante sauce
1 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

A real family pleaser, the ground turkey "crust" is filled with pizza-flavored vegetables and cheese. Combine turkey, crumbs, 1/4 cup of the Pace Picante Sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of the oregano and 2 cloves garlic in medium bowl; mix well. Press onto bottom and sides of 9" pie plate. Bake at 350'F. 20 minutes. While shell is baking, cook vegetables and remaining garlic in oil in 10" skillet 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup Pace Picante Sauce, tomato paste, olives and remaining 3/4 teaspoon oregano. Simmer 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese; spoon into baked shell. Top with mozzarella cheese; return to oven 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with additional Pace Picante Sauce.

Yield: 6 servings