Description
This Zucchini & Ground Turkey Skillet with Ricotta recipe is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of ground turkey, zucchini, and ricotta cheese creates a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon no-salt-added Italian seasoning
- 3 medium zucchini, diced (about 4 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ¼ cups good-quality marinara sauce (about a 15.5 ounce jar)
- Ricotta Topping:
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan, freshly grated
- ¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Turkey: Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a skillet, cook ground turkey with salt and Italian seasoning until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Cook Zucchini: In the same pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil, cook zucchini with salt until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Combine Ingredients: Add turkey back to the pan, pour in marinara sauce, and simmer until warmed through.
- Make Ricotta Mixture: Mix ricotta, Parmesan, and basil in a bowl until smooth.
- Finish Dish: Turn off heat, spoon ricotta mixture over the top, sprinkle with basil, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality marinara sauce for best results.
- Consider making homemade marinara sauce for a more elevated dish.