Description
Zucchini Pizza Casserole: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis into thin rounds or half-moons.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the ground meat until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- If using, add diced bell peppers and sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cooking until softened.
- In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom. Layer half of the zucchini slices on top, followed by half of the meat mixture, and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Add another layer of marinara sauce, the remaining zucchini, the rest of the meat, and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Once baked, let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Cut into squares and serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe is a great way to use up extra zucchinis.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Zucchini Pizza Casserole, Pizza Casserole, Healthy Casserole