NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz chickpea ziti

4.5 oz ground turkey

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.5 cup sugar-free tomato sauce

1 cup fresh spinach

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

  Boil the chickpea ziti in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package instructions, then drain.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion in olive oil until translucent.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles.

• 5

  Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 6

  Add the fresh spinach and sugar-free tomato sauce, simmering until the spinach is fully wilted.

• 7

  Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the meat sauce until everything is evenly coated.

• 8

  Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, dollop with ricotta cheese, and sprinkle with mozzarella.

• 9

  Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbly and golden.