NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz chickpea ziti pasta

5 oz ground turkey 93% lean

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 cup marinara sauce no sugar added

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

• 2

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

• 3

  In an oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the ground turkey.

• 4

  Season the turkey with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and cooked through.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh baby spinach and cook for 1 minute until just wilted.

• 6

  Reduce heat to low and stir in the marinara sauce and ricotta cheese until a creamy pink sauce forms.

• 7

  Add the cooked ziti to the skillet and toss well to ensure every noodle is coated in the creamy sauce.

• 8

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top of the pasta mixture.

• 9

  Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and begins to turn golden brown.

• 10

  Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.