NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.25 oz whole wheat ziti pasta

4.5 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

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

• 3

  In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula.

• 4

  Season the turkey with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, cooking until browned and cooked through.

• 5

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and stir until just wilted.

• 6

  Pour in the marinara sauce and simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

• 7

  Toss the cooked ziti with the meat sauce until well coated and transfer to the prepared baking dish.

• 8

  Dollop the ricotta cheese over the pasta, then sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.

• 9

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