Zesty Sausage and Zoodle Bake
Transform zucchini noodles into a delightful Italian dish with savory sausage, tangy marinara, and gooey mozzarella cheese. A low-carb twist on a classic, this easy-to-make bake is bursting with flavor, making it the perfect guilt-free comfort food.
ingredients
- 4 Italian sausage links (hot or mild)
- 3 cups zucchini noodles
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- 2.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage links and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let cool slightly before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- 3.
In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes, until just tender. Season with salt, pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano. Remove from the heat.
- 4.
Spread half of the marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of the greased baking dish. Layer half of the zucchini noodles over the sauce.
- 5.
Place the sausage slices over the zucchini noodles, then sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- 6.
Repeat the layering process with the remaining sauce, zucchini noodles, sausage, and mozzarella cheese.
- 7.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 8.
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this scrumptious zesty sausage and zoodle bake!
