NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.75 oz chickpea ziti pasta

4 oz lean ground turkey

0.13 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 tbsp shredded part-skim mozzarella

0.5 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions suggest, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a medium skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.

• 4

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

• 5

  Pour in the marinara sauce and add the fresh baby spinach, stirring until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is heated through.

• 6

  Transfer the cooked pasta into the skillet and toss until every noodle is well-coated in the meat sauce.

• 7

  Pour the mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 8

  Dollop the ricotta cheese over the top and use a spoon to gently swirl it into the pasta mixture.

• 9

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan evenly over the top.

• 10

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