NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground turkey

1.5 oz dry whole wheat ziti

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup tomato puree

1 cup fresh spinach

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

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).

• 2

  Cook the whole wheat ziti in boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until completely wilted.

• 6

  Lower the heat and stir in the tomato puree, ricotta cheese, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined and creamy.

• 7

  Fold the cooked ziti into the sauce mixture until every noodle is evenly coated.

• 8

  Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.

• 9

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and develops a beautiful golden-brown crust.