NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz chickpea ziti pasta

4 oz 93% lean ground turkey

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.25 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.75 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the chickpea ziti in a pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions to keep it al dente.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground turkey until fully cooked through.

• 4

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and stir for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.

• 5

  Place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and pulse until completely smooth and creamy.

• 6

  In a mixing bowl, combine the smooth cottage cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 7

  Toss the cooked pasta, browned turkey, and spinach with the creamy tomato sauce until evenly coated.

• 8

  Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish and top with the shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

• 9

  Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling and golden.