Ground Turkey, Sausage & Zucchini Casserole

• 6 small zucchini, grated (about 4 cups)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded reduced fat Mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 - 20 oz. package Extra Lean ground turkey
• 1 spicy Italian sausage link, casing removed
• 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped (about a cup)
• 1 - 15oz. can tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
•  1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

Place the grated zucchini (use the attachment on a food processor to grate!) into a large colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit 10 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels, trying to get as much liquid out as possible.

Preheat oven to 400F.

In a large bowl, combine zucchini, eggs, garlic, Parmesan, black pepper and one cup of the mozzarella. Press into a greased 9x13 baking dish.   Bake, uncovered for 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, drizzle a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat and cook the onion, turkey and sausage until the meat is no longer pink, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drain any fat from the pan and add in the tomato sauce and crushed red pepper and keep warm.
When the zucchini comes out of the oven, spoon the meat mixture over the zucchini. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and sprinkle with chopped bell peppers. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and browning on top.  Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!!!