NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground turkey

1.25 oz whole wheat ziti pasta

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 cup baby spinach

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F.

• 2

  Boil a pot of salted water and cook the whole wheat ziti according to package directions until al dente.

• 3

  In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and oregano, and cook until browned and crumbled.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh baby spinach until wilted, then pour in the marinara sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and toss it into the skillet with the turkey and sauce mixture.

• 7

  Transfer half the mixture to a small baking dish, dollop with the ricotta cheese, then top with the remaining pasta mixture.

• 8

  Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.