NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Ground turkey (93% lean)

0.13 cup Chickpea ziti pasta

0.5 cup Marinara sauce (no sugar added)

1 tbsp Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup Grated zucchini

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

0.25 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 small pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions suggest, then drain.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and cooked through.

• 4

  Stir in the grated zucchini, garlic powder, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the zucchini has softened.

• 5

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

• 6

  In a small baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, turkey-veggie mixture, and marinara sauce. Stir until everything is evenly coated.

• 7

  Dollop the ricotta cheese over the top and gently swirl it into the pasta.

• 8

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.

• 9

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

• 10

  Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.