NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

1.5 oz whole wheat ziti pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

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

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground turkey, breaking it into small crumbles.

• 4

  Season the turkey with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then stir in the fresh baby spinach until it just begins to wilt.

• 5

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

• 6

  Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish and dollop the ricotta cheese evenly across the top.

• 7

  Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

• 8

  Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving hot.