NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

1.5 oz chickpea ziti

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

0.25 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

0.75 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small individual baking dish.

• 2

  Cook the chickpea ziti in boiling water for 2 minutes less than the package directions until al dente, then drain.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and brown the ground turkey until fully cooked and no longer pink.

• 4

  Stir in the fresh baby spinach and cook for 1 minute until just wilted, then remove the skillet from the heat.

• 5

  In a medium bowl, whisk together the marinara sauce, Greek yogurt, dried oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

  Fold the cooked pasta and the turkey-spinach mixture into the sauce until every piece is evenly coated.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top evenly with the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.

• 8

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