YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Baked Ziti with Golden Mozzarella Crust
Chickpea ziti and lean ground turkey tossed in a rich herb-infused marinara, baked until the mozzarella forms a bubbly, golden crust that crackles with every bite.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz ground turkey
1.5 oz chickpea ziti pasta
0.5 cup marinara sauce
1 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese
1 oz low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
0.5 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh baby spinach
0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.25 tsp dried oregano
1 clove garlic
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest; drain and set aside.
Mince the garlic clove.
In a skillet over medium heat, add the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the minced garlic and ground turkey, seasoning with sea salt and black pepper.
Cook the turkey until fully browned, then add the fresh baby spinach and stir until it is completely wilted.
Pour in the marinara sauce and dried oregano, allowing the mixture to simmer for 3 minutes.
Stir the ricotta cheese into the sauce mixture until it is well incorporated and creamy.
Combine the cooked ziti with the meat sauce and transfer the mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish.
Top the pasta evenly with the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling and golden brown.