NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground turkey sausage

1.5 oz chickpea penne pasta

0.5 cup tomato puree

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the chickpea pasta in boiling water for 2 minutes less than the package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  Roll the ground turkey sausage into small 1-inch meatballs using your hands.

• 4

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs for 5-6 minutes until golden on all sides.

• 5

  In a medium baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, browned meatballs, tomato puree, fresh baby spinach, dried oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

  Stir the mixture well to ensure the spinach is submerged in the sauce, then sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

• 7

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has formed a light crust.