NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.75 oz chickpea ziti pasta

5 oz ground turkey

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tbsp part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup diced yellow onion

1 clove minced garlic

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0 tsp extra virgin 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 chickpea pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until they are fragrant and translucent.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, seasoning with the dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, and cook until the meat is fully browned and crumbled.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh baby spinach until it is just wilted, then pour in the marinara sauce and let the mixture simmer for 3 minutes.

• 6

  Combine the cooked pasta with the turkey and sauce mixture, then transfer everything into a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 7

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

• 8

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges of the dish are bubbly and golden.