NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz Ground turkey

1.5 oz Whole wheat ziti

0.25 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tsp Olive oil

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 just al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced yellow onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet along with the dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, cooking until the meat is thoroughly browned.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh baby spinach and marinara sauce, allowing the spinach to wilt and the sauce to warm through for about 2 minutes.

• 6

  Add the cooked ziti to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated in the turkey and sauce mixture.

• 7

  Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish, then dollop the ricotta cheese over the top and sprinkle with the mozzarella.

• 8

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and starting to turn golden brown.