NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.5 cup whole wheat ziti pasta

5 oz 93% lean ground turkey

0.5 cup tomato puree

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Boil the whole wheat ziti in a pot of salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.

• 4

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

• 5

  Stir in the tomato puree and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

• 6

  Combine the cooked ziti with the meat sauce and transfer the mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 7

  Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese over the pasta and finish with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella.

• 8

  Bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are slightly crisp.