NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

1.5 oz chickpea ziti pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and 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 skillet over medium heat and add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula.

• 4

  Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, cooking until the turkey is browned and cooked through.

• 5

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

• 6

  Pour in the marinara sauce and stir to combine, allowing it to simmer for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 7

  Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the cooked ziti and the ricotta cheese until the pasta is well coated and creamy.

• 8

  Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.

• 9

  Top evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.