NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz Chickpea ziti pasta

4 oz Ground turkey

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

2 tbsp Part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tbsp Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

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

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions suggest, then drain.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey with minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until no longer pink.

• 4

  Add the baby spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, then pour in the marinara sauce and dried oregano.

• 5

  In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese and half of the parmesan cheese.

• 6

  Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce in the skillet or transfer to a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 7

  Dollop the ricotta mixture over the pasta and gently swirl it in using a spoon.

• 8

  Sprinkle the top with the shredded mozzarella and the remaining parmesan cheese.

• 9

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.