NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey

1 oz chickpea ziti pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

1 tbsp shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.25 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.5 tsp grated parmesan cheese

1 tsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest for al dente.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles.

• 5

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

• 6

  Drain the pasta and return it to the pot, then stir in the cooked turkey and the marinara sauce until well combined.

• 7

  Transfer the pasta mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 8

  Dollop the ricotta cheese across the top and sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella.

• 9

  Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to turn golden brown.

• 10

  Remove from the oven and garnish with grated parmesan and freshly chopped parsley before serving.