Description
A delicious and healthy alternative to traditional lasagna that uses zucchini instead of pasta, featuring lean ground turkey and a cheesy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 ½ cups whole milk cottage cheese
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 1 24oz jar high-quality marinara sauce
- 1 ¾ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line an extra-large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place cottage cheese in a fine mesh sieve to drain.
- Prep zucchini by chopping off ends and slicing into very thin slices, about ⅛ inch thick. Place on baking sheet, sprinkle with ¼ tsp salt, and bake for 10 minutes. Blot water with a dish towel.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add turkey and ½ tsp salt and cook for about 8 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess liquid. Stir in marinara sauce and remove from heat.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine drained cottage cheese, parmesan, egg, dried parsley, and black pepper.
- Assemble the lasagna in a 9×13 inch baking dish: spread 1 cup of meat sauce, top with half of the zucchini slices, 1 cup of meat sauce, half of the cottage cheese mixture, ¾ cup shredded mozzarella, and a sprinkle of basil. Repeat with remaining ingredients and finish with remaining sauce and ¼ cup mozzarella.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Be sure to slice zucchini as thinly as possible for the best texture.
- Draining the cottage cheese helps prevent the lasagna from becoming watery.
- Great for meal prep; can be kept in the fridge for a few days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg