Zucchini & Ground Turkey Skillet with Ricotta

Name: Zucchini & Ground Turkey Skillet with Ricotta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey; ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 teaspoon no-salt-added Italian seasoning; 3 medium zucchini, diced (about 4 cups); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 ¼ cups good-quality marinara sauce (about a 15.5 ounce jar); ¾ cup ricotta cheese; ¼ cup Parmesan, freshly grated; ¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped; red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

This easy skillet dinner is everything good about lasagna, just waaaaaay simpler. With ground turkey, marinara, and dollops of creamy ricotta; it’s light yet satisfying without turning on the oven or dirtying half your kitchen!

Updated at: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:29:16 GMT