NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz dry chickpea ziti

4 oz lean ground turkey sausage

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella 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.

• 2

  Boil the chickpea ziti in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions to keep it al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the turkey sausage until fully cooked through, breaking it into small crumbles as it sears.

• 4

  Stir in the marinara sauce, fresh baby spinach, garlic powder, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, simmering until the spinach is wilted.

• 5

  Toss the cooked ziti into the skillet with the sausage mixture until every noodle is evenly coated in sauce.

• 6

  Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish, dollop the ricotta cheese over the top, and finish with a sprinkle of mozzarella.

• 7

  Bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden and bubbly.