Zucchini-Carrot Layered Lasagna

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A hearty, veggie-packed lasagna where grated zucchini and carrots are seamlessly incorporated into the tomato sauce and cheese layers. This Italian-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs zucchini, carrots, lasagna noodles for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 45 min Serves 8 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Grate 1.5 cups zucchini and 1 cup carrots, then squeeze out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Step 2: Brown 12 oz ground turkey with 1/2 cup diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves in a skillet over medium-high heat for 7 minutes until no pink remains.
  3. Step 3: Add 15 oz diced tomatoes, 1 tsp dried basil, and 1/4 tsp salt to the turkey, simmering uncovered for 10 minutes until thickened.
  4. Step 4: Layer 3 lasagna noodles in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, top with 1/3 of the turkey sauce, 1/2 cup ricotta, 1/3 of the grated zucchini-carrot mixture, and 1/3 of the mozzarella.
  5. Step 5: Repeat layers twice, ending with a final layer of noodles, remaining sauce, and 2/3 cup mozzarella.
  6. Step 6: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15 more minutes until golden and bubbly.

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