One Pan Lasagna with Ribbon Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients

1/2 – 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey (omit if you want to keep this a meatless dish)

1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced

2-3 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 tablespoon olive oil

5-6 Medium Zucchinis, peeled

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (I recommend San Marzano or fire-roasted tomatoes)

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

2 1/2 tablespoons of fresh chopped basil, divided

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

2/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese

1/3 cup low-fat ricotta cheese for garnish, optional

sprinkle of parmesan cheese for garnish, optional

Optional add-ins

1 1/2 – 2 cups spinach, chopped

2 medium zucchini, peeled and chopped

1/4 cup water, reserved as needed

Instructions