NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

2 oz chickpea pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

1 tbsp parmesan cheese

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup fresh basil leaves

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 3

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 4

  Cook the turkey, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.

• 5

  Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 6

  Pour the marinara sauce over the turkey and simmer on low for 3 to 4 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 7

  Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the sauce and turkey mixture.

• 8

  Toss everything together until well-coated, then stir in the fresh torn basil leaves.

• 9

  Serve immediately topped with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese.