NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Ground turkey (93% lean)

1 oz Whole wheat ziti pasta

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

2 tbsp Part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

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 just al dente, then drain.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

• 4

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

• 5

  Cook the turkey until browned and cooked through, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula.

• 6

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and stir until the leaves are just wilted.

• 7

  Pour in the marinara sauce and simmer the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

• 8

  Toss the cooked ziti into the skillet with the turkey and sauce until evenly coated.

• 9

  Transfer half of the pasta mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 10

  Dollop the ricotta cheese evenly over the first layer of pasta, then top with the remaining pasta mixture.

• 11

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan over the top.

• 12

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and starting to turn golden brown.