NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup cooked whole wheat ziti

0.25 cup non-fat Greek yogurt

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 cup tomato puree

1 tbsp whole wheat breadcrumbs

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.

• 3

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, and cook until it is no longer pink.

• 4

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

• 5

  Lower the heat and add the tomato puree, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, simmering for 3 minutes.

• 6

  Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt and ricotta cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

• 7

  Add the cooked ziti to the skillet and toss well to ensure every noodle is coated in the sauce.

• 8

  Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the whole wheat breadcrumbs evenly over the top.

• 9

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the breadcrumbs have reached a golden brown color.