Description

Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a delightful, healthy twist on traditional pizza, featuring layers of tender zucchini, savory ground meat, zesty pizza sauce, and melty mozzarella cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, delivering all the satisfying flavors of pizza without the guilt. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s a wholesome meal that everyone will adore.

Ingredients

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3 medium zucchinis, sliced thinly
1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
1 jar (about 2 cups) pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Pepperoni slices (to taste)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned (7-10 minutes). Drain excess fat and stir in pizza sauce and Italian seasoning.
Layer half of the zucchini slices at the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon half of the meat mixture over the zucchini and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
Repeat layering with remaining zucchini, meat mixture, and top with remaining cheese and pepperoni slices.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Let rest before serving to enhance flavors.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 70mg