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A bubbling 9x13 baking dish filled with layers of zucchini, savory ground turkey, and melted golden mozzarella cheese.
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Savory Ground Turkey Zucchini Casserole

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 3 medium zucchinis , sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup low -sugar marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground turkey and diced onion to the skillet and cook until the turkey is browned and the onion is translucent, breaking the meat into small crumbles.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 60 seconds.
  • Add the marinara sauce to the turkey mixture, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Layer half of the zucchini slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Spread half of the turkey and sauce mixture evenly over the zucchini layer.
  • Repeat with the remaining zucchini slices followed by the remaining turkey mixture.
  • Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.