Baked Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Ricotta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Baked Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Ricotta Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup diced onion

1 clove garlic

chopped

1 pound ground turkey

1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce

1 (16 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

2 cups zucchini noodles

7 tablespoons ricotta cheese

¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

5 leaves basil

thinly sliced

1 pinch red pepper flakes

or to taste

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft 2 to 3 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook and stir until browned crumbly and no longer pink 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in marinara sauce and diced tomatoes; let simmer until thick about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Squeeze zucchini noodles to get most of the water out. Add to the skillet and stir to combine. Add ricotta cheese in 1-tablespoon dollops around the skillet. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.

Step 4

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to set up. Sprinkle with basil and red pepper flakes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Baked Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Ricotta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 431.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.2g 63%

Carbohydrates: 26.9g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 14.3g

Fat: 21.9g 34%

Saturated Fat: 6.2g 31%

Cholesterol: 98.2mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 937.8IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.5mg 104%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 43%

Vitamin C: 14.1mg 24%

Folate: 44.5mcg 11%

Calcium: 186.4mg 19%

Iron: 2.8mg 16%

Magnesium: 59.8mg 21%

Potassium: 796.5mg 22%

Sodium: 917.7mg 37%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 197.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.