NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 oz chickpea ziti pasta

4 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.13 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.25 oz part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions to ensure an al dente texture.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet along with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, cooking until browned and fully cooked through.

• 5

  Stir the fresh baby spinach into the turkey mixture until just wilted, then pour in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for 3 minutes.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the turkey and sauce until every noodle is well-coated.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and dollop the ricotta cheese over the top, using a spoon to gently swirl it into the sauce.

• 8

  Top with the shredded mozzarella and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are slightly golden.