NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.75 oz Chickpea ziti pasta

5 oz Ground turkey

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

0.13 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz Shredded mozzarella cheese

0 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 clove Garlic

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 pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions for al dente; drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula until browned.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to the turkey and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 5

  Stir the marinara sauce into the turkey mixture and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

• 6

  In a small bowl, lightly whip the ricotta cheese with a pinch of black pepper to make it creamy.

• 7

  Toss the cooked pasta with the turkey and marinara sauce until well coated.

• 8

  Transfer the pasta mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish, then dollop the ricotta cheese throughout the pasta.

• 9

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.

• 10

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