NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

0.5 cup cooked whole wheat ziti

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.75 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey until fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles.

• 3

  Add the minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to the turkey and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 4

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

• 5

  Add the marinara sauce and cooked whole wheat ziti to the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is evenly coated.

• 6

  Transfer the pasta mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 7

  Dollop the ricotta cheese over the top and use a spoon to gently swirl it into the sauce.

• 8

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

• 9

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