Name: Classic Baked Ziti with Ricotta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz whole wheat ziti pasta; 5 oz ground turkey; 0.5 cup marinara sauce; 2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese; 0.75 oz part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup fresh baby spinach; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 clove garlic; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp fresh basil

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti for 2 minutes less than the package instructions for an al dente texture.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and cooked through.
Stir the marinara sauce, fresh baby spinach, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper into the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the meat and sauce mixture until well coated.
Transfer half of the pasta mixture into a small individual-sized baking dish. Dollop the ricotta cheese evenly over the layer.
Top with the remaining pasta mixture and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.

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