NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.5 oz dry ziti pasta

5 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup tomato sauce

1 tbsp ricotta cheese

0.25 oz mozzarella cheese

0.5 tbsp parmesan cheese

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Boil a pot of salted water and cook the ziti pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced yellow onion until translucent.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink.

• 5

  Stir in the minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 6

  Pour in the tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

• 7

  Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce in a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 8

  Dollop the ricotta cheese over the top and gently swirl it into the pasta mixture.

• 9

  Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

• 10

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

• 11

  Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.