NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz whole wheat ziti

4.5 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti until it is just under al dente, then drain.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the diced onion and ground turkey until the turkey is browned and cooked through.

• 4

  Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and baby spinach, cooking until the spinach is wilted.

• 5

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

• 6

  Combine the cooked ziti with the turkey and sauce mixture, then transfer half of the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

• 7

  Place dollops of the ricotta cheese over the first layer, then top with the remaining pasta mixture.

• 8

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan over the top.

• 9

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.