NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz dry chickpea ziti pasta

5 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup tomato puree

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp fresh basil leaves

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 suggest for al dente.

• 3

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

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.

• 5

  Stir in the tomato puree, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and baby spinach, simmering until the spinach has wilted.

• 6

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

• 7

  Dollop the ricotta cheese over the top of the pasta mixture and sprinkle with the grated parmesan.

• 8

  Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.

• 9

  Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh torn basil leaves before serving.