NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz whole wheat ziti

4 oz 93% lean ground turkey

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.25 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F.

• 2

  Cook the whole wheat ziti in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey until it is fully cooked and no longer pink.

• 4

  Stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper into the skillet.

• 5

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the sauce and stir until the leaves are just wilted.

• 6

  In a separate mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti with the ricotta cheese until the pasta is evenly coated.

• 7

  Fold the pasta and ricotta mixture into the skillet with the meat sauce until well combined.

• 8

  Transfer the entire mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top.

• 9

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.