NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz whole wheat ziti pasta

5 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a small individual-sized baking dish.

• 2

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

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until it becomes fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet along with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, cooking until fully browned.

• 5

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the turkey and let it simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 6

  Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce in the skillet, stirring until every noodle is well-coated.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, then dollop the ricotta cheese across the top.

• 8

  Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan before baking for 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.