Recipe: Zucchini Lasagna Skillet

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 cups water
• 2 medium zucchinis shaved into strips with a peeler omitting center seeds
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 8oz lean ground turkey
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning (Mrs. Dash)
• 3 cloves garlic minced or grated
• ½ (24.5oz) jar reduced-sodium marinara sauce
• ½ cup skim ricotta cheese
• 3 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese

Bring the water to a boil in a large sauce pan over high heat. Add the zucchini and boil for two minutes. Drain well and set the cooked zucchini aside in a colander to continue draining.

In a large sauté pan add the olive oil over medium heat. Add the turkey Italian seasoning and garlic and sauté breaking up the turkey to crumble it. Sauté for 5-6 minutes or until the turkey is just cooked through.

Add the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Simmer for two minutes then stir in the drained zucchini. Continue to simmer for 2 more minutes.

Stir in both cheese and stir until melted.

Nutrition information per serving size (1cup): Calories 205 Carbohydrates 11g Fiber 2g Fat 10 grams (2.4g saturated fats) Cholesterol 55mg Sodium 345mg Potassium 590mg Protein 18g