NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey

1 oz whole wheat ziti pasta

0.5 cup tomato puree

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup fresh spinach

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

1 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

  Cook the whole wheat ziti in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the ground turkey in olive oil until fully browned and crumbled.

• 4

  Season the meat with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano for a classic Italian flavor profile.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until just wilted, then pour in the tomato puree and ricotta cheese.

• 6

  Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy meat sauce until evenly coated and transfer the mixture to the baking dish.

• 7

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.