NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 large jumbo pasta shells

5 oz ground turkey

0.33 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.25 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Boil the jumbo pasta shells in salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, seasoning with half of the salt and pepper, and cook until browned and crumbled.

• 5

  Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked turkey and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.

• 6

  In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, chopped baby spinach, dried oregano, and the remaining salt and pepper.

• 7

  Spoon the ricotta and spinach mixture into each cooked pasta shell, packing them tightly.

• 8

  Spread half of the turkey marinara sauce in a small baking dish, arrange the stuffed shells on top, and cover with the remaining sauce.

• 9

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the shells and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.