Description
A cozy casserole that layers tender zucchini, savory ground turkey, and melty mozzarella cheese for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart, and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper, and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Arrange half of the zucchini slices in the baking dish, add half of the turkey mixture, and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining zucchini, turkey mixture, and mozzarella.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap in Italian sausage or use fresh mozzarella for better texture. You can also make it vegetarian with tempeh or lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, zucchini, turkey, weeknight dinner