NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz Ground turkey

1.5 oz Whole wheat ziti

0.25 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

1 tsp Olive oil

0.5 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 large Egg white

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti until just al dente, then drain.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the ground turkey until it is browned and cooked through.

• 4

  Stir the dried oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper into the turkey to season.

• 5

  In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese and the egg white until the mixture is smooth.

• 6

  In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, the seasoned turkey, and the marinara sauce.

• 7

  Transfer half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and dollop with half of the ricotta mixture.

• 8

  Add the remaining pasta mixture, top with the rest of the ricotta, and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

• 9

  Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and starting to turn golden brown.