NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz chickpea ziti pasta

4 oz lean ground turkey

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 cup baby spinach

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a small baking dish with a light spray of oil.

• 2

  Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions until al dente.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, and cook until browned and crumbled.

• 5

  Stir the fresh baby spinach into the turkey mixture until it just begins to wilt, then pour in the marinara sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.

• 6

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

• 7

  Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, dollop the ricotta cheese evenly over the top, and sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella.

• 8

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