NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz whole wheat ziti pasta

6 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 whole garlic clove

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Boil a pot of salted water and cook the ziti until just shy of al dente; drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, and cook until browned and crumbled.

• 5

  Stir in the chopped spinach and marinara sauce, simmering for 3-5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

• 6

  Combine the cooked ziti with the turkey marinara mixture and stir well to coat.

• 7

  Transfer half of the pasta mixture to a small baking dish, dollop with ricotta cheese, and top with the remaining pasta.

• 8

  Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.