NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground turkey

1 oz whole wheat ziti pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup baby spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions until al dente, then drain.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and brown the ground turkey while breaking it into small crumbles.

• 4

  Season the turkey with sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and garlic powder, stirring well to combine.

• 5

  Add the baby spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until just wilted.

• 6

  In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, seasoned turkey mixture, marinara sauce, and ricotta cheese until the pasta is evenly coated.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.

• 8

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has melted into a beautiful golden crust.