Nutrition Facts
(per serving)

This recipe substitutes traditional pasta with zucchini noodles to create a low-carb, ketogenic version of the classic Johnny Marzetti casserole. Additionally, bulk sausage is replaced with ground turkey to reduce saturated fat while maintaining flavor.
  • ~120 Calories saved
  • ~10g Fat saved
  • ~29g Carbs saved

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https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/143161/johnny-marzetti-casserole/

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Keto-Friendly Johnny Marzetti Casserole

ketogenic

Keto-Friendly Johnny Marzetti Casserole

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 4 medium zucchinis (spiralized into noodles)
  • 450 grams ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 60 grams chopped celery
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced green bell pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (400 grams) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (400 grams) can diced tomatoes
  • 200 grams shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 150 grams shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C.
  2. Lightly grease a 7x11-inch (18x28 cm) casserole dish with cooking spray.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground turkey until completely browned and crumbly, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  4. Add onion, celery, garlic, and bell pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Spread zucchini noodles over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Italian cheese blend over zucchini, then pour meat sauce over top.
  7. Cover the dish with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the casserole. Continue to bake until Cheddar has melted, about 5 minutes.
  9. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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