NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz whole wheat ziti

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

4 oz ground turkey

1 cup baby spinach

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 cup ricotta cheese

1 oz mozzarella cheese

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti according to package directions until al dente, then drain.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic and ground turkey to the skillet, breaking the meat apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through.

• 5

  Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted, then pour in the marinara sauce, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

  Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes before removing from heat.

• 7

  In a small bowl, lightly stir the ricotta cheese to soften it.

• 8

  Combine the cooked pasta with the turkey marinara sauce, then gently fold in dollops of the ricotta cheese so it remains slightly chunky.

• 9

  Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

• 10

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.