NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz Lean ground turkey

1.5 oz Dry whole wheat ziti

0.25 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz Part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

0.5 cup No-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Cook the whole wheat ziti in a pot of boiling water until just al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey until fully cooked and no longer pink.

• 4

  Stir in the marinara sauce, chopped baby spinach, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, simmering until the spinach is wilted.

• 5

  Toss the cooked pasta with the turkey and sauce mixture until every noodle is well coated.

• 6

  Transfer half of the pasta mixture into the baking dish, dollop the ricotta cheese evenly over the top, and cover with the remaining pasta.

• 7

  Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, then bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.