NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup whole wheat ziti

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic and ground turkey to the skillet, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until the turkey is browned and no longer pink.

• 5

  Stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.

• 6

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the sauce and stir until it has wilted into the mixture.

• 7

  Fold the cooked ziti into the meat sauce until every noodle is evenly coated.

• 8

  Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dollop the ricotta cheese over the top and sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella.

• 9

  Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.

• 10

  Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.