NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.25 oz chickpea ziti pasta

5 oz ground turkey

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 cup baby spinach

0.25 cup marinara sauce

0.25 cup low-fat cottage cheese

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

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

• 3

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

• 4

  Season the turkey with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.

• 5

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

• 6

  Stir the smooth cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and baby spinach into the skillet with the turkey until the spinach is wilted.

• 7

  Drain the pasta and fold it into the turkey and sauce mixture until well coated.

• 8

  Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.

• 9

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

• 10

  Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.