NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground turkey

1.25 oz whole wheat ziti pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti according to package directions until al dente.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic 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 dried oregano, fresh baby spinach, and marinara sauce, simmering until the spinach has wilted.

• 6

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

• 7

  Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 8

  Dollop the ricotta cheese over the top and sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella.

• 9

  Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden and bubbly.

• 10

  Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.