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Sheri Burke

One Pan Cheesy Tomato Zucchini - Bariatric Edition

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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 361
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Ozs Pork Sausage (casing remove)
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 4 Garlic (clove, minced)
  • 1/4 Tsp Chili Flakes
  • 2 Cups Tomato Sauce
  • 4 Zucchini (large, thinly sliced lengthwise)
  • 2 Cups Baby Spinach (chopped)
  • 3/4 Cup Cottage Cheese
  • 4 Ozs Mozzarella Cheese (grated, divided)

Method
 

  1. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sausage, breaking up as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about five minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and the chili flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato sauce and cook for one more minute. Add the zucchini slices, cover, and cook for about three to four minutes.
  3. Remove the lid, stir in the spinach, cover again, and continue cooking for another three to four minutes or until the zucchini is tender. Stir in the cottage cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Turn off the heat and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover to let it sit until the cheese melts, about five minutes. Divide evenly onto plates and enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four davs.
Serving Size: One serving is equal to approximately two cups.
Additional Toppings: Garnish with freshly chopped basil and Parmesan cheese.
 
Nutrition
Amount per serving
 
Fat.......24g
Carbs...17g
Fiber....04g
Sugar...10g
Protein..21g