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!!!