NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 whole jumbo pasta shells

4 oz ground turkey

0.13 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 large egg white

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup marinara sauce

0.25 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

0.25 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the jumbo pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic and fresh baby spinach to the skillet, sautéing until the spinach is wilted and the garlic is fragrant.

• 5

  In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked turkey and spinach mixture with the ricotta cheese, egg white, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

  Spread half of the marinara sauce into the bottom of a small baking dish.

• 7

  Stuff each cooked pasta shell generously with the ricotta and turkey mixture and place them into the baking dish.

• 8

  Top the shells with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 9

  Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.