Description
A delightful zucchini pizza casserole that’s guilt-free and packed with flavor, combining the best elements of pizza into a wholesome dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, olives, or fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, draining excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly.
- Layer half of the zucchini slices in a greased baking dish.
- Pour half of the meat mixture over the zucchini, then sprinkle a third of the cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining zucchini, meat mixture, and cheese.
- Top with optional toppings as desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Prepare the casserole a day in advance and refrigerate. Air fryer alternative: Adjust cooking time to 20 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: zucchini, casserole, pizza, healthy, gluten-free, Italian