NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz Chickpea ziti pasta

4.5 oz Ground turkey

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

2 tbsp Part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

1 clove Garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small individual baking dish.

• 2

  Cook the chickpea ziti in boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the package instructions to keep it al dente, then drain.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic in olive oil for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, seasoning with the sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, and cook until fully browned.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh baby spinach until just wilted, then pour in the marinara sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.

• 6

  Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce in the skillet, then transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.

• 7

  Top with dollops of ricotta and a layer of shredded mozzarella, then bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.