NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Ground turkey (93% lean)

1 oz Chickpea ziti pasta

0.5 cup Marinara sauce (no sugar added)

2 tbsp Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Boil the chickpea ziti in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

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

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and oregano, and cook until thoroughly browned.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh baby spinach until just wilted, then pour in the marinara sauce and simmer for 3 minutes.

• 6

  Combine the cooked pasta with the turkey and sauce mixture in a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 7

  Dollop the ricotta cheese evenly throughout the pasta and sprinkle the top with the shredded mozzarella.

• 8

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