NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Ground turkey sausage

1.25 oz Whole wheat ziti pasta

0.25 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

1 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey sausage until browned and crumbled, ensuring it is cooked through.

• 4

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.

• 5

  Stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper, allowing the flavors to meld for 2 minutes.

• 6

  Add the cooked ziti to the skillet and toss well until every noodle is coated in the sauce and sausage mixture.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and spoon dollops of part-skim ricotta cheese over the top, gently swirling it into the pasta.

• 8

  Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese evenly over the surface.

• 9

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.