Healthy Zucchini Turkey Lasagna (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Components

01 - 3 medium zucchini
02 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
03 - 4 minced garlic cloves
04 - 1 pound lean ground turkey (93%)

→ Cheese Layer

05 - 1½ cups whole milk cottage cheese
06 - ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1¾ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Seasonings & Sauce

09 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
10 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
11 - 1 (24 oz) jar high-quality marinara sauce
12 - ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
13 - black pepper to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Slice zucchini thinly, salt and bake at 375°F for 10 minutes. Blot moisture. Drain cottage cheese.
02 - Sauté garlic, add turkey and salt until cooked. Drain and mix with marinara.
03 - Combine drained cottage cheese, most of parmesan, egg, parsley and pepper.
04 - Layer sauce, zucchini, meat sauce, cheese mixture, mozzarella and basil twice. Top with remaining cheeses.
05 - Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made vegetarian or vegan
02 - Draining ingredients reduces excess liquid
03 - Some liquid is normal from zucchini

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