NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz Chickpea ziti pasta

5 oz Lean ground turkey

0.5 cup Tomato puree

2 tbsp Part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tbsp Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

1 tbsp Fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions suggest, then drain.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 4

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

• 5

  Stir in the tomato puree and dried oregano, allowing the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 6

  In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the turkey sauce and half of the ricotta cheese, stirring gently.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, then top with the remaining ricotta and the shredded mozzarella.

• 8

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

• 9

  Garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.