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Dairy Free Zucchini Lasagna Skillet

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 C yellow onion, diced
  • 1 lb italian sausage, ground
  • 5 C zuchinni or summer squash, quartered 3 large or 4-5 small
  • 1 25 oz jar marinara
  • 1 8 oz package dairy free ricotta (I prefer Kite Hill) eliminate if Whole30
  • 2 C spinach, raw

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions & saute for 2-3 minutes.
    While the onions cook, combine the marinara & ricotta in a mixing bowl & set aside.
  • Add sausage to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through. I like to let mine get a little bit crispy on some pieces.
  • Add diced zuchinni to the skillet. Toss to integrate with the onions & sausage. Cook Zucchini for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • As the zucchini becomes fork tender (you want it to have some crunch left, and not be completely soft) add the marinara + ricotta mixture to the skillet. Reduce heat if needed, but allow the sauce to warm through and come to a slight simmer. This will only take between 1-2 minutes.
  • Before serving, Add in the spinach. Toss with the other ingredients and allow the spinach to wilt, about 1 minute. Season with Salt & Pepper to taste, remove from heat & serve. Enjoy!

Notes

For Whole30: Eliminate the ricotta. Without the ricotta, this recipe makes a delicious spaghetti style skillet.
Kid Friendly: Air on the side of caution with jarred marinara sauces & little ones as most store bought marinara's have a high sodium content. If sodium is a concern for your kid (depends on age), simply remove a few slices of cooked zuchinni & sausage before adding the marinara to the skillet. For children without their pincher grasp, I recommend cooking a few strips of zucchini in your skillet for your little one as the quartered zucchini and ground meat can be harder for them to grasp + can become a choking hazard. 
When making this for our family, I boiled a little pasta along side the skillet for an added carbohydrate to Charlie's meal.