NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground turkey sausage

1.5 oz chickpea ziti pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest to keep it al dente.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the turkey sausage until fully cooked.

• 4

  Add the marinara sauce, garlic powder, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.

• 5

  Fold in the fresh baby spinach and let it wilt into the sauce for about 1 minute.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the sauce and sausage mixture.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish, dollop the ricotta cheese across the top, and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.

• 8

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are slightly golden.