NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 whole jumbo pasta shells

4 oz 93% lean ground turkey

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

2 large egg whites

1 cup fresh spinach

0.5 cup sugar-free marinara sauce

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the jumbo pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey and minced garlic until the turkey is browned and cooked through.

• 4

  Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until just wilted, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.

• 5

  In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked turkey and spinach with the ricotta cheese, egg whites, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

  Spread half of the marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of a small baking dish.

• 7

  Stuff each cooked pasta shell generously with the turkey and ricotta mixture and arrange them in the baking dish.

• 8

  Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the top of the shells and sprinkle with the grated parmesan cheese.

• 9

  Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is lightly browned.