Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Zucchini Pizza Casserole that combines the flavors of pizza with healthy zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the zucchini slices on the bottom. Spread half of the meat sauce mixture over the zucchini. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining zucchini, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Finish by sprinkling the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with sautéed mushrooms and bell peppers.
- Add your favorite pizza toppings, such as olives, pepperoni, or bell peppers, to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg