NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground turkey sausage

1 oz dry chickpea ziti

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a small pot of water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions suggest, then drain.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey sausage with the diced yellow onion until the meat is cooked through and onions are translucent.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh baby spinach and marinara sauce, allowing the spinach to wilt into the mixture.

• 6

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

• 7

  Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and sausage mixture, then gently fold in dollops of the ricotta.

• 8

  Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish and top evenly with the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.

• 9

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