NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Chickpea ziti pasta

4 oz Ground turkey (93% lean)

0.5 cup Marinara sauce (no sugar added)

2 tbsp Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.13 tsp Sea salt

0.13 tsp Black pepper

1 tbsp Fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions to ensure it remains firm during baking.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and brown the ground turkey until no pink remains.

• 4

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet along with the garlic powder, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring until the spinach is wilted.

• 5

  Pour in the marinara sauce and simmer the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.

• 6

  Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cooked pasta and the ricotta cheese until the pasta is well coated and creamy.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

• 8

  Bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

• 9

  Garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.