NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz chickpea ziti pasta

4.5 oz 93% lean ground turkey

0.5 cup tomato puree

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

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 chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions so it remains firm.

• 3

  While pasta cooks, brown the ground turkey in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until no longer pink.

• 4

  Season the turkey with garlic powder, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 5

  Stir the tomato puree and fresh baby spinach into the skillet, simmering until the spinach has wilted into the sauce.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the meat and sauce until well coated.

• 7

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

• 8

  Top with the remaining pasta, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan over the top.

• 9

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden on the edges.