NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz whole grain ziti pasta

5 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

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

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole grain ziti according to package directions until al dente, then drain.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or pan over medium heat.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it into small crumbles as it sears.

• 5

  Stir in the sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano to season the meat.

• 6

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and stir until it is just wilted.

• 7

  Pour in the marinara sauce and add the cooked ziti, tossing everything together until the pasta is evenly coated.

• 8

  Dollop the ricotta cheese across the top of the pasta mixture and gently swirl it in with a spoon.

• 9

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the surface.

• 10

  Place the skillet in the oven (or transfer to a small baking dish) and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.