NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.5 cup whole wheat ziti pasta

5 oz ground turkey

1 tsp olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.5 cup tomato puree

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

2 leaves fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti according to package directions until just al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, seasoning with sea salt and black pepper, and cook until browned and crumbled.

• 5

  Pour in the tomato puree and dried oregano, stirring to combine, and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes to develop flavor.

• 6

  In a small baking dish, toss the cooked ziti with the turkey marinara sauce until evenly coated.

• 7

  Dollop the ricotta cheese over the pasta and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly across the top.

• 8

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

• 9

  Remove from the oven and garnish with torn fresh basil leaves before serving.