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Turkey Zoodles Italiano

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
38 min
TOTAL TIME
78 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Turkey Zoodles Italiano
Ingredients
  • 3 zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or more as needed
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (3 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1
Prepare zucchini noodles by passing them through a spiralizer or julienne peeler. Transfer the noodles to a colander and generously sprinkle 1 tablespoon of salt over them, allowing them to release excess moisture for approximately 20 minutes. Rin
2
Rinse the noodles with cold water and gently pat them dry using paper towels.
3
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and a blend of spices, including garlic salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook the turkey mixture until it is browned and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
4
Remove the cooked turkey from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, add a small amount of oil and saut
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together diced tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, chopped parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Pour the tomato mixture into the skillet and bring it to a boil over high heat.
6
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer until it thickens, about 15 minutes. Stir in the prepared zucchini noodles and cover the skillet with a layer of cottage cheese.
7
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the noodles. Place the skillet in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Use a broiler to give the top a golden brown finish, about 2 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.