NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground turkey

1.5 oz dry whole wheat rotini

0.75 cup low-fat cottage cheese

0.5 cup canned diced tomatoes

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

1 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 cup fresh baby spinach

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Cook the whole wheat rotini in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

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

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until fully browned.

• 5

  Stir in the diced tomatoes, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, simmering the sauce for 5 minutes.

• 6

  Toss in the fresh baby spinach and stir until the leaves are just wilted.

• 7

  In a large bowl, fold together the cooked pasta, the turkey tomato mixture, and the cottage cheese.

• 8

  Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until the top is slightly golden.