Description
As a busy mom, I know how challenging it can be to whip up a meal that’s both healthy and delicious. That’s why I’m excited to share my Zucchini Lasagna with Ground Turkey! This dish is not just a quick solution for a hectic weeknight; it’s also a delightful way to sneak in some veggies without sacrificing flavor. Imagine layers of tender zucchini, savory ground turkey, and creamy cheese all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis sliced lengthwise into 1/8-inch thick strips
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey
- 1 cup (240ml) low-carb marinara sauce
- 15 oz (425g) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice zucchinis and salt them as described earlier. Let sit for 10-15 minutes, then pat dry.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic, half of the basil and oregano, salt, and pepper to the turkey. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add marinara sauce to the turkey mixture and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and remaining herbs.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce.
- Layer zucchini slices, overlapping slightly, to cover the bottom of the dish.
- Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the zucchini, followed by 1/3 of the meat sauce.
- Repeat layers twice more, ending with meat sauce.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground turkey with lentils or mushrooms.
- Make sure to pat the zucchini dry to avoid excess moisture in the lasagna.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg