NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz chickpea ziti

4 oz ground turkey sausage

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Boil the chickpea ziti in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until it becomes fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey sausage to the skillet, browning it thoroughly while breaking it into small crumbles.

• 5

  Stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and baby spinach, simmering until the greens wilt.

• 6

  Toss the par-boiled ziti into the skillet, stirring until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish, dollop with the ricotta cheese, and sprinkle the mozzarella over the top.

• 8

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are slightly crispy and golden.