NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey

1 oz whole wheat ziti pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh baby 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

  Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions to ensure it stays al dente.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to the skillet, breaking the meat apart and cooking until fully browned.

• 5

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

• 6

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

• 7

  Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish. Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese over the top and sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan.

• 8

  Place in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.