NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz whole wheat ziti

5 oz 93% lean ground turkey

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tbsp shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a small oven-safe baking dish with a light coating of oil.

• 2

  Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions until it is al dente.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and brown the ground turkey until it is fully cooked through and no longer pink.

• 4

  Stir the fresh baby spinach into the turkey and cook for 1 minute until the leaves are completely wilted.

• 5

  Pour in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper, then simmer the mixture for 3 minutes.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the turkey and sauce mixture until every noodle is well coated.

• 7

  Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and dollop the ricotta cheese evenly over the top.

• 8

  Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are slightly crisp.