NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz whole wheat ziti

5 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions suggest for al dente.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.

• 4

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

• 5

  Stir the fresh baby spinach into the turkey mixture until just 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 meat sauce until well coated.

• 7

  Gently fold in the ricotta cheese, leaving small visible pockets of creaminess rather than fully incorporating it.

• 8

  Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the top.

• 9

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