For the Smashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes, scrubbed and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup buttermilk
- optional, fresh chives, diced
For the Meat Mixture
- 1 pound Sweet or Spicy Italian Turkey Sausage (the kind in a casing)
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 cup whole wheat panko
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Filling
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup part skim ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- pinch of kosher salt
- pinch of ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup sun-dried tomato pesto (can substitute regular pesto)
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
For the Tomato Basil Sauce (optional, substitute with your favorite pasta sauce if desired)
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn