NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz Chickpea ziti

5 oz 99% lean ground turkey

0.5 cup No-sugar-added marinara sauce

2 tbsp Part-skim ricotta cheese

1 tbsp Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tsp Grated parmesan cheese

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.5 tsp Dried oregano

1 clove Garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions to keep it al dente.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic and ground turkey until the turkey is fully browned.

• 4

  Stir the fresh baby spinach into the turkey until wilted, then pour in the marinara sauce, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 5

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the meat and sauce mixture until well combined.

• 6

  Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, top with dollops of ricotta cheese, and sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan over the top.

• 7

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are slightly golden.