NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground chicken

1.5 oz whole wheat penne pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp parmesan cheese

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 cup fresh spinach

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat penne until al dente.

• 2

  While pasta cooks, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 3

  Add the ground chicken, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to the skillet, breaking the meat into small crumbles as it browns.

• 4

  Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until the aroma is released.

• 5

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet and reduce heat to low, simmering for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 6

  Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and stir until the leaves are just wilted.

• 7

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the chicken and sauce, then serve topped with the parmesan cheese.