NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

1.5 oz whole wheat ziti

0.25 cup low-fat cottage cheese

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup low-sodium marinara sauce

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions to keep it al dente.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, place the ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat and cook with minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until browned and cooked through.

• 4

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

• 5

  In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the browned turkey, marinara sauce, and the blended cottage cheese until well combined.

• 6

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

• 7

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden on top.

• 8

  Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.