Description
Learn how to make a delicious and healthy zucchini lasagna with this easy recipe. Perfect for a low-carb dinner option that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- – 4 large zucchini (about 1 kg)
- – 2 pounds (900 g) ground beef
- – 24 ounces (680 g) pasta sauce
- – 15 ounces (425 g) ricotta cheese
- – 1 cup (125 g) shredded parmesan
- – 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella
- – 1 egg
- – salt and pepper
- – small handful fresh parsley and basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cut the zucchini. Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to start heating. Slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips, adjusting the thickness to your preference. Put them to the side.
- Prepare the meat sauce. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Break it up with a spatula while cooking until it’s fully browned and no longer pink. Add the pasta sauce, keeping 1/2 cup aside, and mix well. Remove from the stove.
- Create the ricotta blend. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper, stirring until mixed.
- Layer the base. Spread 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta sauce across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the zucchini slices over the sauce, either overlapping or side-by-side.
- Assemble the middle layers. Spread half of the meat sauce over the zucchini, then evenly distribute half of the ricotta mixture on top. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of mozzarella and a bit of chopped parsley and basil over that.
- Repeat the layering process once more.
- Complete the top layer. Finish with a final layer of zucchini slices, a sprinkle of chopped parsley and basil, and 1/2 cup of mozzarella.
- Cook. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Broil briefly to achieve a golden brown surface. Decorate with whole basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Try using ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter dish.
- Experiment with various pasta sauces for a unique flavor twist.
- Add a touch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce for a subtle heat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 40g
Keywords: zucchini lasagna, cheesy layers, beef bolognese, oven-baked, ricotta mix, mozzarella topping
