Name: Amazing zucchini lasagna recipe 1
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 lb ground beef or turkey; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 1 egg; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Description

A lighter, gluten-free take on classic lasagna, this zucchini lasagna recipe swaps pasta for thinly sliced zucchini, delivering all the cheesy, comforting flavor you love.

Ingredients

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2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brown ground meat in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Arrange a layer of zucchini slices over the sauce.
Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the zucchini.
Top with a third of the mozzarella cheese.
Repeat layers: meat sauce, zucchini, ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese.
Finish with a final layer of meat sauce and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh zucchini and slice them evenly.
You can add your favorite vegetables like mushrooms or spinach to the meat sauce.
Season the ricotta mixture with a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg