NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

0.5 cup cooked whole wheat ziti

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

0.25 cup diced yellow onion

1 clove garlic

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.

• 3

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet along with the sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, breaking it up with a spatula until fully browned.

• 4

  Stir in the fresh baby spinach and cook just until wilted, then pour in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

• 5

  Remove from heat and fold the cooked whole wheat ziti into the meat and sauce mixture until every noodle is well coated.

• 6

  Transfer the mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish, dollop the ricotta cheese across the top, and sprinkle with the mozzarella.

• 7

  Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges are slightly golden and bubbling.