NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey

1.5 oz chickpea ziti pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp ricotta cheese

0.5 oz mozzarella cheese

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F.

• 2

  Boil the chickpea ziti in a pot of salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions until it is slightly undercooked.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey in olive oil while breaking it into small crumbles.

• 4

  Season the turkey with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

• 5

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the turkey and simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the meat sauce until every noodle is well coated.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture into a small baking dish, then dollop the ricotta cheese across the top and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.

• 8

  Bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

• 9

  Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving hot before serving.