NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey sausage

1.25 oz chickpea ziti pasta

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Cook the chickpea ziti in a pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions, then drain.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and brown the turkey sausage until no longer pink.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic and fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until the greens are wilted and aromatic.

• 5

  Pour in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, then let it simmer for 3 minutes.

• 6

  Fold the cooked ziti into the sauce mixture until every noodle is thoroughly coated.

• 7

  Pour the mixture into the baking dish, dollop the ricotta over the top, and finish with a sprinkle of mozzarella.

• 8

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