NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz dry chickpea ziti

4 oz 93% lean ground turkey

0.13 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.38 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F.

• 2

  Cook the chickpea ziti in a pot of boiling water for 2 minutes less than the package directions until al dente.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey with minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until browned.

• 4

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and stir until just wilted.

• 5

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet and simmer with the turkey and spinach for 3 minutes.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the sauce until well coated.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish and dollop the ricotta cheese across the top.

• 8

  Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta and pasta.

• 9

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden and bubbly.