NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Whole wheat ziti

3 oz 93% Lean ground beef

1.5 oz Mild Italian sausage

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

1 cup Fresh spinach

2 tbsp Part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

0.5 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti until just al dente, approximately 2 minutes less than the package instructions.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef and Italian sausage (removed from casings), breaking them apart with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through.

• 4

  Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 5

  Add the fresh spinach to the meat sauce and stir for 1 minute until the leaves are just wilted.

• 6

  Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the pot, then pour the meat and spinach sauce over the ziti and toss to coat thoroughly.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan evenly over the top.

• 8

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