NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

1.25 oz whole wheat ziti pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.75 oz 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 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti for approximately 2 minutes less than the package instructions so it remains firm.

• 3

  While the pasta boils, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced yellow onion and minced garlic until translucent.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and season with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until fully cooked through.

• 5

  Stir the fresh baby spinach into the turkey mixture until it just begins to wilt, then pour in the marinara sauce and simmer on low for 3 minutes.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and toss it into the skillet with the meat sauce, ensuring every noodle is evenly coated.

• 7

  Transfer the pasta and sauce mixture into the prepared baking dish.

• 8

  Use a small spoon to nestle dollops of the part-skim ricotta throughout the pasta, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.

• 9

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges of the sauce are bubbling.