NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 oz chickpea ziti pasta

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic

1 tbsp fresh parsley

1 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 cup water

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F.

• 2

  In a small oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

• 3

  Add the ground beef, sea salt, and black pepper to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking the meat into small crumbles with a spatula.

• 4

  Stir in the minced garlic and dried oregano, sautéing for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.

• 5

  Add the dry chickpea ziti, marinara sauce, and water to the skillet, stirring to ensure the pasta is mostly submerged.

• 6

  Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover the skillet with a lid or foil and cook for 8-10 minutes until the pasta is tender.

• 7

  While the pasta cooks, mix the ricotta cheese with the finely chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl.

• 8

  Remove the lid from the skillet and dollop the herb ricotta mixture evenly over the pasta and beef.

• 9

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top and transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven.

• 10

  Bake for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are slightly golden and bubbly.