Zucchini Noodle Turkey Lasagna
8 servings · 30 min prep · 50 min cook
Macros per serving
↓ 36% fewer calories · 207 kcal saved
Smart swaps
- Lasagna noodles→Zucchini noodle planks
Eliminates ~35g refined carbs per serving and adds vitamins A, C, and potassium.
- Ground beef (80/20)→93% lean ground turkey
Cuts saturated fat by over 60% while maintaining high protein content.
- Whole milk ricotta→Part-skim ricotta + nutritional yeast
Reduces fat by 40% and adds B-vitamins from nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor boost.
- Italian sausage→Extra spinach and Italian seasoning
Removes processed meat and sodium while adding iron, folate, and fiber from greens.
Original
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 0.5 lb sweet Italian sausage
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 whole large eggs
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
Healthy version
- •93% lean ground turkey
- •4 whole medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch
- •1.5 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
- •1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella
- •2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- •3 cups no-sugar-added marinara sauce
- •2 whole large eggs
- •3 cups fresh baby spinach
- •1 medium yellow onion, diced
- •4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- •2 tsp Italian seasoning
- •salt and black pepper
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- 2
Slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch planks. Lay on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and let sit 15 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry.
15 minutes - 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground turkey with diced onion and garlic, breaking it up, until browned (7-8 minutes). Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
7–8 minutes - 4
Stir marinara sauce into the turkey mixture and simmer 5 minutes.
5 minutes - 5
In a bowl, combine ricotta, eggs, nutritional yeast, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- 6
Spread 1/2 cup sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Layer: zucchini planks, ricotta mixture, fresh spinach, meat sauce. Repeat layers twice.
- 7
Top with remaining sauce and shredded mozzarella.
- 8
Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
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