NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Lean Ground Turkey

1 cup Whole Wheat Ziti (cooked)

1/2 cup Diced Tomato Sauce

1 medium Zucchini

1 cup Spinach

1/2 medium Onion

2 cloves Garlic

1 tsp Dried Basil

1 tsp Dried Oregano

2 tsp Olive Oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F.

• 2

  Cook whole wheat ziti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

• 3

  Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.

• 4

  Add the lean ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula.

• 5

  Stir in diced tomato sauce, dried basil, and oregano. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes.

• 6

  Add chopped zucchini (sliced into half-moons) and spinach to the sauce. Allow the vegetables to soften slightly, about 3-4 minutes.

• 7

  Combine the cooked ziti with the turkey and veggie mixture. Transfer everything to a lightly greased baking dish.

• 8

  Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the dish is heated through and flavors meld.

• 9

  Serve warm and enjoy your protein-packed baked ziti.