Dinner in under 30 Minutes 

MAKES: 8 SERVINGS

Ingredients
• 2 C ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
• 1 lb beef or turkey ground
• 1 tbsp marinara sauce seasoning
• 2 eggs 
• 3 C Marinara Sauce, prepared (Sugar Free or Recipe Below)
• 3 C Spinach Finely Chopped (optional)
• 1 C Broccoli Finely Chopped (optional)
• 1 C Mushrooms Finely 
Chopped (optional)
• 1 tbsp Herb & Garlic Epicure Seasoning
• 3/4 C ) mozzarella

Preparation

1. In hot pan fry 1 lb. of ground beef or turkey. 1 tbsp Garlic, 1 tbsp Epicure Marinara Seasoning and Set aside
2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, seasoning and eggs add Spinach, Broccoli & Mushrooms to mixture 
3. To assemble, in the bottom of a microwave safe baking dish (epicure steamer) pour 3/4 C of marinara sauce
4. Next, layer in thinly sliced zucchini or whole grain noodles, 3⁄4 C of ricotta mixture, meat and 1⁄2 C of sauce.
5. Repeat layers again.
6. Top with remaining noodle, remaining sauce.
7. Microwave, covered, on high for 8 minutes, then remove cover and add mozzarella cheese and cook for another 5–8 minutes.
8. Let stand for 5 minutes and serve.

Homemade Marinara Sauce 

Ingredients
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 4 Tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix
Preparation
• Combine all ingredients in pan and Simmer for 15 – 20 minutes