NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz chickpea ziti pasta

4 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Cook the chickpea ziti in boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the package instructions so it remains very firm.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground turkey until no pink remains.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in the fresh baby spinach until just wilted.

• 5

  Stir in the marinara sauce, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, allowing the sauce to simmer for 2 minutes.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and return it to the pot, then fold in the turkey sauce mixture and the cottage cheese until thoroughly combined.

• 7

  Transfer the pasta mixture into the baking dish and top evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 8

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