Zucchini Lasagna with Ground Turkey (Print-Friendly Version)

Zucchini, turkey, and cheese layered for a satisfying, low-carb Italian-inspired main course.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 4 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 3 mm strips
02 - 450 g lean ground turkey
03 - 240 ml low-carb marinara sauce

→ Cheese Mixture

04 - 425 g ricotta cheese
05 - 200 g shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
06 - 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 large eggs

→ Aromatics and Seasonings

08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Additional

12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C.
02 - Slice zucchinis lengthwise into 3 mm thick strips. Sprinkle slices with salt and let stand for 10–15 minutes to release excess moisture. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until evenly browned, breaking up meat as it cooks. Drain any excess liquid.
04 - Add minced garlic, half the dried basil, half the dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the browned turkey. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
05 - Stir in marinara sauce and simmer turkey mixture for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
06 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 100 g shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and the remaining basil and oregano. Blend until homogenous.
07 - Spread a thin layer of turkey sauce on the base of a 23×33 cm baking dish. Arrange zucchini slices, slightly overlapping, to fully cover the bottom. Spoon and spread one-third of cheese mixture over the zucchini, then add one-third of the turkey sauce. Repeat these layers two more times, finishing with sauce. Sprinkle the surface with remaining mozzarella.
08 - Cover dish with aluminium foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
09 - Allow the dish to rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving to ensure layers are set.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Pat zucchini slices thoroughly after salting to prevent excess moisture and maintain firm layers.
02 - Even layering ensures consistent texture and easier serving.
03 - Standing time after baking allows flavors to meld and improves slice retention.

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