NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.5 oz chickpea ziti

5 oz ground turkey

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 cup fresh spinach

0 tsp olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Boil the chickpea ziti in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions to keep it firm during baking.

• 3

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

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and oregano, and cook until fully browned.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh spinach until just wilted, then pour in the marinara sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.

• 6

  Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce in the skillet, then gently fold in dollops of the ricotta cheese.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, top with shredded mozzarella, and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.