Guilt-Free Zucchini Pizza Casserole
A comforting casserole featuring zucchini, seasoned ground meat, marinara, and melted cheese, perfect for a guilt-free pizza night.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian (if using plant-based meat)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, draining any excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, then season with salt and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Layer half the zucchini slices in a baking dish.
- Spread half of the meat mixture over the zucchini.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining zucchini, meat, and mozzarella cheese. Finish with Parmesan.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Customize by adding various toppings and adjust seasonings to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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