NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground turkey sausage

1.5 oz chickpea ziti pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 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

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions until it is al dente.

• 3

  In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey sausage until fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles as it browns.

• 4

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until it is just wilted.

• 5

  Stir in the marinara sauce, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, then simmer the mixture for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing thoroughly to ensure every noodle is well coated in the sauce.

• 7

  Dollop the part-skim ricotta cheese throughout the pasta mixture and gently fold it in to create creamy pockets of cheese.

• 8

  Sprinkle the part-skim mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the skillet.

• 9

  Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.