NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 oz Chickpea ziti pasta

4 oz Ground turkey

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

0.25 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese

0 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tbsp Fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the chickpea ziti in a pot of boiling water for 2 minutes less than the package directions until it is al dente.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to the skillet, cooking and breaking it apart until fully browned.

• 5

  Pour in the marinara sauce and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 6

  In a small bowl, stir together the part-skim ricotta cheese and half of the chopped fresh basil.

• 7

  Drain the pasta and combine it with the meat sauce, then gently fold in dollops of the ricotta mixture.

• 8

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

• 9

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

• 10

  Garnish with the remaining fresh basil and serve immediately.