NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Ground turkey (93% lean)

0.5 cup Whole wheat ziti (cooked)

0.5 cup Marinara sauce (no sugar added)

0.25 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded)

0.5 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tbsp Fresh basil (chopped)

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the ground turkey.

• 3

  Season the turkey with garlic powder, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, breaking it into small crumbles until fully browned.

• 4

  Stir the marinara sauce into the skillet with the turkey and simmer for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 5

  Add the cooked whole wheat ziti to the skillet and toss until the pasta is thoroughly coated in the meat sauce.

• 6

  Transfer half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and dollop the ricotta cheese evenly over the top.

• 7

  Layer the remaining pasta mixture over the ricotta and sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 8

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.