NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz whole wheat ziti

5 oz ground turkey

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 cup baby spinach

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti according to package directions until just under al dente.

• 3

  In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey until no longer pink.

• 4

  Season the turkey with dried oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

• 5

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet and add the baby spinach, stirring until the leaves are wilted and the sauce is hot.

• 6

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

• 7

  Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish.

• 8

  Dollop the ricotta cheese evenly across the top and sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 9

  Bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.

• 10

  Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.