NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.75 oz chickpea ziti pasta

5 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

0.13 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 tbsp shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0 tsp olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.5 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Boil the chickpea ziti in salted water for approximately 2 minutes less than the package directions to ensure an al dente texture after baking.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground turkey until fully cooked through.

• 4

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

• 5

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and stir until just wilted, then remove from the heat.

• 6

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with half of the marinara sauce.

• 7

  In a small oven-safe baking dish, toss the cooked pasta with the turkey-spinach mixture and the ricotta-sauce blend.

• 8

  Spread the remaining marinara sauce over the top and sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella.

• 9

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has melted.

• 10

  Garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving hot.