Ziti with Benefits

Ziti with Benefits... All the cheesy comfort you love-- plus it's protein-packed and veggie-loaded! The serving sizes are huge. This definitely isn't your average ziti! It is fuel that satisfies!

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 16 oz Ground Turkey, 93% lean

• 1 Yellow Onion

• 28 oz Diced Tomatoes, canned

• 2 cups Baby Spinach

• 1 medium Zucchini

• 2 oz Banza Chickpea Pasta, rotini

• ½ cup Ricotta Cheese, part skim

• 1 ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

• ¼ cup Parmesan, grated

• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning

• 1 tsp Salt

• ¼ tsp Black Pepper

• 1 tsp Garlic Powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. In a large skillet, cook ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.

3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, all seasonings and let simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, meat sauce, and ricotta.

6. Pour mixture into greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with cheeses. 

7. Bake covered for 25 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted and golden. 

Nutrition:

Calories: 488

Protein: 44g

Carbohydrates: 31g

Fiber: 5g

Fat: 23g