NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz dry chickpea ziti

4.5 oz 93% lean ground turkey

0.5 cup tomato puree

1 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.75 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.5 cup grated zucchini

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions; drain and set aside.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic and grated zucchini to the skillet, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened.

• 5

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and fully cooked.

• 6

  Stir in the tomato puree, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, allowing the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes.

• 7

  Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the ricotta cheese until the sauce becomes creamy and well combined.

• 8

  Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated, then level the mixture with a spoon.

• 9

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

• 10

  Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling and golden.