NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey

1 oz whole wheat ziti pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 large egg white

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

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

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and brown the ground turkey until fully cooked and no longer pink.

• 4

  Stir in the marinara sauce, chopped baby spinach, dried oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper; simmer for 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

• 5

  In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy, then gently fold in the ricotta cheese until well combined.

• 6

  Toss the cooked pasta with the meat sauce and transfer the mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 7

  Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the top of the pasta and sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 8

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.