NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 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

1 cup baby spinach

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

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

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the ground turkey, breaking it apart until fully browned.

• 4

  Stir the baby spinach into the turkey until wilted, then add the marinara sauce, garlic powder, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 5

  Combine the cooked pasta with the meat and sauce mixture until every noodle is well-coated.

• 6

  Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and dollop the ricotta cheese across the top, swirling it slightly into the sauce.

• 7

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the surface.

• 8

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are slightly crispy and golden.