NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz chickpea ziti pasta

4 oz 93% lean ground turkey

0.5 cup sugar-free marinara sauce

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

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

• 3

  In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey with the diced onion and minced garlic until the turkey is cooked through.

• 4

  Season the turkey mixture with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh baby spinach until just wilted, then pour in the marinara sauce and simmer for 3 minutes.

• 6

  Fold the cooked pasta and half of the ricotta cheese into the skillet until well combined.

• 7

  Dollop the remaining ricotta over the top and sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 8

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

• 9

  Garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.