NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

2 oz chickpea ziti pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.75 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions to ensure it stays firm during baking.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey with the minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until no longer pink.

• 4

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and sauté until just wilted, then stir in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

• 5

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the meat sauce until every noodle is well-coated.

• 6

  Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish, dollop the ricotta cheese across the top, and sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella.

• 7

  Bake for 15-18 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden, then let it rest for a few minutes before serving.