NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.25 oz whole wheat ziti pasta

5 oz ground turkey

0.5 tsp olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 cup baby spinach

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the whole wheat ziti in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and brown the ground turkey until fully cooked.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to the turkey, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 5

  Stir in the baby spinach until it begins to wilt, then pour in the marinara sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

• 6

  In a small oven-safe baking dish, combine the cooked ziti with the turkey and sauce mixture.

• 7

  Dollop the part-skim ricotta cheese throughout the pasta and gently swirl it in, then sprinkle the grated parmesan over the top.

• 8

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is slightly golden.