Name: Zucchini Lasagna with Ground Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 1/8 inch thick strips; 1 lb lean ground turkey; 1 cup low carb marinara sauce; 15 oz ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup 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

Description

A healthy twist on classic lasagna that uses zucchini instead of pasta, packed with lean protein and creamy ricotta cheese.

Ingredients

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4 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 1/8 inch thick strips
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup low carb marinara sauce
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup 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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
Slice the zucchinis and sprinkle them with salt. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes, then pat them dry.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
Add minced garlic, half of the dried basil, and oregano, along with salt and pepper to the turkey. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Stir in the marinara sauce to the turkey mixture and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.
Combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and the remaining herbs in a mixing bowl.
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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 the layers two more times, finishing with meat sauce on top.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Let the lasagna stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a creamier texture, add more ricotta cheese or use a mix of cheeses. You can customize with spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg