How to Make Baked Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Ricotta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a healthy and delicious recipe that will satisfy your cravings without making you feel guilty? Look no further than our Baked Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Ricotta. This dish is packed with flavor, nutrients, and is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. Whether you're a vegetarian, a pasta lover, or just someone who wants to try something new, this recipe is perfect for you.

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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 (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

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

    431 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 918mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 186mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 797mg