Cheesy Baked Zucchini Noodle Casserole
1 serving of cheesy baked zucchini noodle casserole contains 379 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 16% carbs, 59% fat, and 25% protein. This is a good source of protein (43% of your Daily Value), fiber (15% of your Daily Value), and potassium (19% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 6 servings
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles (zoodles) from the zucchini. You should have about 8 cups of noodles. Alternatively, slice the zucchini very thin. Place in a colander over a bowl, snipping the noodles to prevent tangling. Toss with salt and let drain while preparing the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Break up the Italian sausage into small clumps and cook until just cooked through and lightly browned. Remove to a bowl, leaving 1 Tbsp of rendered fat in the pan.
- In the same pan, add chopped onion and cook until softened and lightly colored, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add canned crushed tomatoes and cooked sausage, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 to 6 more minutes.
- Stir in thinly sliced basil and adjust salt to taste.
- Using a clean dish towel or paper towels, squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini noodles.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the pot with the tomato sausage sauce and gently stir to coat. Transfer to an oiled 8x13 casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Arrange ricotta in clumps over the casserole, pressing slightly into the noodles. Mix mozzarella and Parmesan cheese together and sprinkle over the top. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes until the top is lightly browned and bubbly. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of cheesy baked zucchini noodle casserole (428g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 379 | |
| Fats | 25g | 32% |
| Saturated fats | 11g | 56% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1912mg | 83% |
| Carbs | 16g | 6% |
| Net carbs | 12g | |
| Fiber | 4g | 15% |
| Sugar | 9g | |
| Protein | 24g | |
| Calcium | 537mg | 54% |
| Iron | 2mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 496μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 38mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 19% |
| Fluoride | 4μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 73μg | 18% |
| Lycopene | 1776μg | |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 24% |
| Niacin | 3mg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 434mg | 62% |
| Retinol | 94μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 23μg | 41% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 1mg | 57% |
| Vitamin A IU | 1140IU | |
| Vitamin A | 135μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 54% |
| Vitamin D IU | 8IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 21μg | 18% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 29% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 9g | |
| Sucrose | 0.5g | |
| Glucose | 4g | |
| Fructose | 4g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 11g | 56% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2g | |
| Cystine | 0.2g | |
| Glutamic acid | 5g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 2g | |
| Lysine | 2g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 2g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.3g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
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