Description
A healthy and delicious zucchini lasagna made with ground turkey, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the turkey mixture on the bottom. Layer half of the zucchini slices on top, followed by half of the ricotta mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining turkey mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground turkey with sautéed mushrooms or lentils.
- Add extra vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the turkey mixture for added nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg