NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground turkey

0.33 cup chickpea ziti pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp fresh basil

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 to ensure it remains al dente.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced yellow onion and minced garlic until they are soft and fragrant.

• 4

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

• 5

  Stir the marinara sauce into the turkey mixture and let it simmer on low for about 5 minutes to develop the flavors.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the turkey marinara sauce until every noodle is well coated.

• 7

  Transfer the pasta mixture into a small baking dish, then place dollops of ricotta cheese on top and sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella.

• 8

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.