NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey

1 oz whole wheat ziti pasta

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tbsp part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.5 cup tomato puree

1 cup fresh spinach

0.25 cup diced yellow onion

1 clove minced garlic

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the whole wheat ziti in a pot of boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, and cook until fully browned.

• 5

  Stir in the tomato puree and fresh spinach, simmering for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted into the sauce.

• 6

  In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese and half of the parmesan cheese.

• 7

  Combine the cooked pasta with the turkey and tomato sauce mixture in the skillet.

• 8

  Transfer half of the pasta mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish, dollop the ricotta mixture evenly over the top, then cover with the remaining pasta.

• 9

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and the remaining parmesan cheese over the top.

• 10

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