NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.5 oz Chickpea ziti pasta

5 oz Ground turkey

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

0.13 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz Shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

0.5 cup Fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup Yellow onion

1 tsp Garlic

0.5 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions to keep it firm.

• 3

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

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink.

• 5

  Stir in the marinara sauce, chopped spinach, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, allowing the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.

• 6

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

• 7

  Fold in dollops of the ricotta cheese gently so that pockets of creaminess remain.

• 8

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

• 9

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