"A low carb & delicious twist on lasagna made with zucchini noodles, mushrooms and spinach. No one will miss the pasta with this dish!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 - 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey (omit if you want to keep this a meatless dish)
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1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
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2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
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1/2 tablespoon olive oil
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4-5 Medium Zucchinis, peeled
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1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (I recommend San Marzano or fire-roasted tomatoes)
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1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
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Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
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2 1/2 tablespoons of fresh chopped basil, divided
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
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1/4 cup - 1/2 cup water, reserved as needed
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1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
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2/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese
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1/3 cup low-fat ricotta cheese for garnish, optional
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sprinkle of parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
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Optional add-ins
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1 1/2 - 2 cups spinach, chopped
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2 medium zucchini, peeled and chopped