Zucchini Lasagna
A comforting and healthy twist on traditional lasagna made with layers of zucchini, marinara sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian (with optional meat)
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large zucchinis, sliced
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce. Let simmer.
- Mix the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Layer zucchini slices, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella in a baking dish. Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool slightly, garnish with basil, and serve.
Notes
Lightly salting the zucchini before layering can help prevent a soggy lasagna. Feel free to add more vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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