NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz Dry chickpea ziti

4 oz 93% lean ground turkey

0.5 cup No-sugar-added marinara sauce

0.25 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tbsp Part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

1 cup Fresh chopped spinach

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

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

  Cook the chickpea ziti in a pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions to keep it al dente.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic and ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and cooked through.

• 5

  Stir the chopped spinach into the turkey until it is fully wilted.

• 6

  Pour in the marinara sauce and season with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, simmering for 2 minutes.

• 7

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the sauce and turkey mixture.

• 8

  Transfer half of the pasta mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 9

  Spoon dollops of the ricotta cheese over the first layer of pasta.

• 10

  Top with the remaining pasta mixture, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

• 11

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.

• 12

  Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.