NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 oz Whole wheat ziti

5 oz Ground turkey

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

2 tbsp Part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tbsp Shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup Diced yellow onion

1 tsp Minced garlic

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).

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions for al dente; drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to the skillet, cooking until the meat is browned and fully crumbled.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh baby spinach until it is just wilted, then pour in the marinara sauce and simmer for 3 minutes.

• 6

  Combine the cooked pasta with the turkey and sauce mixture in a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 7

  Dollop the ricotta cheese throughout the pasta and use a spoon to gently swirl it into the sauce.

• 8

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan evenly over the top.

• 9

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on the edges.