Zucchini Pizza Casserole
This Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a cheesy, low carb dinner packed with fresh zucchini, seasoned ground turkey or beef, marinara sauce, and melty mozzarella. An easy baked casserole recipe perfect for busy weeknights and family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
4 medium zucchinis, sliced
1 lb ground turkey or beef
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey or beef until browned (about 5–7 minutes). Drain excess fat and stir in Italian seasoning.
Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Layer Casserole: Layer half of the zucchini slices in the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the meat mixture and half of the marinara sauce. Repeat the layers.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake: Bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add sliced pepperoni or mushrooms between the layers.
To avoid excess moisture, lightly salt zucchini slices and let them sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry before layering.
You can substitute ground chicken or Italian sausage for variety.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/zucchini-pizza-casserole/
