NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.25 oz chickpea ziti pasta

5 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp low-fat cottage cheese

0.5 cup fresh baby spinach

0.75 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bring a small pot of salted water to a boil.

• 2

  Cook the chickpea ziti according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and season with garlic powder, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 5

  Cook the turkey until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

• 6

  Stir the marinara sauce and fresh baby spinach into the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the spinach is just wilted.

• 7

  Turn off the heat and stir in the cottage cheese until the sauce becomes creamy and well-combined.

• 8

  Fold the cooked pasta into the turkey and sauce mixture until every noodle is coated.

• 9

  Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.

• 10

  Bake for 10-12 minutes, then finish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.