Whole wheat spaghetti baked with lean turkey marinara, fresh spinach, and a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. All the comfort of baked pasta with smarter macros.
Ingredients
- 12 oz whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until just al dente, then drain.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground turkey or chicken until browned and cooked through. Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chopped spinach, allowing the spinach to wilt into the sauce.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce and ricotta cheese, stirring gently until evenly mixed. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories:430 | Protein:32g | Carbohydrates:46g | Fat:15g | Sugar:8g | Sodium:590mg
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