NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz chickpea ziti

4 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.75 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

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 directions until slightly firm; drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a large oven-safe skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to the turkey, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 5

  Pour in the marinara sauce and add the fresh baby spinach, stirring until the spinach has wilted into the sauce.

• 6

  Remove from heat and fold the cooked ziti into the meat and sauce mixture until evenly coated.

• 7

  Dollop the ricotta cheese across the top, then sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.

• 8

  Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbly and golden.