NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz chickpea ziti pasta

4 oz extra lean ground turkey

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

1 tbsp fresh basil

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest so it remains al dente.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon until fully browned.

• 4

  Stir in the marinara sauce, chopped baby spinach, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes until the spinach has wilted.

• 5

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

• 6

  In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with half of the fresh chopped basil.

• 7

  Transfer half of the pasta mixture into a small individual-sized baking dish. Dollop the ricotta mixture over the center, then top with the remaining pasta.

• 8

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan evenly over the top.

• 9

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starts to turn golden and bubbly.

• 10

  Remove from the oven and garnish with the remaining fresh basil before serving hot.