NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 oz whole wheat ziti

5 oz 93% lean ground turkey

0.5 cup tomato puree

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh spinach

0.5 tsp olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp fresh basil

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 whole wheat ziti until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 5

  Cook the turkey until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula.

• 6

  Stir in the fresh spinach and tomato puree, simmering for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is hot.

• 7

  Combine the cooked ziti with the turkey and sauce mixture, then transfer everything to the prepared baking dish.

• 8

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

• 9

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

• 10

  Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil chiffonade before serving.