Best Creamy Zucchini And Ricotta Dip Recipes

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BAKED ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH CREAMY RICOTTA



Baked Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Ricotta image

Baked zucchini noodles in a savory sauce with creamy ricotta to top it off!

Provided by mkhurt

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 pound ground turkey
1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (16 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups zucchini noodles
7 tablespoons ricotta cheese
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
5 leaves basil, thinly sliced
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook and stir until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in marinara sauce and diced tomatoes; let simmer until thick, about 10 minutes.
  • Squeeze zucchini noodles to get most of the water out. Add to the skillet and stir to combine. Add ricotta cheese in 1-tablespoon dollops around the skillet. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to set up. Sprinkle with basil and red pepper flakes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 917.7 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

ZUCCHINI RICOTTA BAKE



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I have made this lasagna-like zucchini casserole frequently over the years and shared the recipe with many. Recently, my daughter had some heart trouble, so I adapted the recipe to cut fat and calories. We think this version is just as delicious. -Eleanor Hauserman, Huntsville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds zucchini
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (28 ounces) meatless pasta sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices. Place in a basket over 1 in. of boiling water. Cover and steam until just tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain; pat dry. , In a large bowl, combine ricotta, egg substitute, 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil and pepper; set aside. , Spread a third of the spaghetti sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Cover with half of the zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Repeat layers of sauce, zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Cover with remaining sauce., Combine remaining crumbs and Parmesan; sprinkle over top. Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown, 15 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY ZUCCHINI AND RICOTTA DIP RECIPE - (5/5)



Creamy Zucchini and Ricotta dip Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by taniaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tsp olive oil
1 medium zucchini, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
salt and pepper
1/2 cup ricotta
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium high. Add grated zucchini, minced garlic clove, and thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until zucchini is tender and golden, 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool. Add 1/2 cup ricotta, lemon zest and lemon juice and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

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