Zucchini Pizza Casserole

• 5 medium zucchini, grated (about 5 cups)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp. chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded reduced fat Mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 - 20 oz. package Lean or 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
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 green 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 and half of the mozzarella. Press into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

Bake, uncovered for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the onion, turkey and sausage until the meat is no longer pink. Drain all fat from the meat. 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 green pepper. Bake 25 minutes, or until bubbly and browning on top.  Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!!!

Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, rinsed
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can reduced sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder

Put all ingredients in your Crock Pot.  Cook on high for 8 hours.  Enjoy!!!!

Black Bean, Corn, Bell Pepper, Avocado Salad

1 - 14 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 - 14 oz. can corn, dranined
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. hot sauce
1 lime, juiced
2 tbsp. olive oil
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 avocado, cut into chunks

Combine all ingredients except for the avocado.  Season with salt & pepper, to taste.  Toss and refridgerate until you are ready to serve.  When ready, add the avocado, mix well and enjoy!

Pappardelle with Meat Sauce

12 ounces pappardelle pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 large white onion, chopped
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until  translucent, 5 minutes.  Add the turkey and sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 5 minutes.

Stir in the garlic, dried oregano, salt & pepper. Add the tomatoes and wine and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return it to the pot. Stir the sauce into the pot and add the parmesan.  Mix well and serve.

Enjoy!