NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

1 oz chickpea 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

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for two minutes less than the package instructions so it remains firm.

• 3

  While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the ground turkey, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

• 4

  Cook the turkey until browned and crumbled, then stir in the fresh baby spinach until it is just wilted.

• 5

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet and simmer the mixture for 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the turkey and sauce until well coated.

• 7

  Transfer the pasta mixture into the baking dish, then dollop the ricotta cheese over the top and sprinkle with the mozzarella.

• 8

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

• 9

  Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving hot.