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Low-Carb Lasagna (with Zucchini Noodles)
This Low-Carb Lasagna replaces traditional pasta with thinly sliced, baked zucchini noodles to reduce moisture and maintain structure. Ground turkey cooks with onion and garlic, layered with ricotta-egg mixture, turkey pepperoni, mozzarella, and pizza sauce, creating the classic lasagna components. The assembly includes two similar layers topped with parmesan cheese, baked to meld the flavors and soften the vegetables, offering a lighter lasagna option without sacrificing familiar texture and taste.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
People
Calories:
280 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the zucchini lasagna sheets:
- 3 zucchini large
- 1 tablespoon salt
For the lasagna:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound turkey ground 99% fat-free
- 1 cup onion (roughly 1 small) diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1 ounce container ricotta cheese light or fat-free
- 1 egg large
- 1 ounce jar pizza sauce
- 2 cups turkey pepperoni roughly 48, slices
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese grated, light
- 1/2 green pepper chopped, large
- 1/4 cup black olives slivered
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese finely grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Using a mandolin or a sharp knife, slice the zucchini into thin slices, about 1/8-inch thick. Lay them out flat onto a cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake them for 10 to 15 minutes, or until just lightly beginning to brown, to get all the moisture out. Set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the ground turkey, onion, garlic, salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Cook until the onion is soft and the turkey is browned.
- While the turkey cooks, beat together the ricotta cheese, egg, and another pinch of black pepper. Set aside.
- Turn the oven up to 375℉.
- Once the turkey is done, it's time to assemble the lasagna!
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Start by pouring half the jar of pizza sauce on the bottom, followed by layers of half the turkey mince, half the zucchini noodles, half the ricotta mixture, half the pepperoni slices, and finish with half the grated mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers once more, and garnish the top layer with the bell pepper and olives. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with tinfoil, then bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Turn the broiler up to high and broil for 2 to 3 minutes more, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
13.3g
(4%)
Protein
32.4g
(65%)
Fat
10.9g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5.3g
(27%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Cholesterol
86.1mg
(29%)
Sodium
1761mg
(73%)
Potassium
252.9mg
(5%)
Fiber
2.4g
(10%)
Sugar
7.4g
(15%)
Vitamin A
1005IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
23.3mg
(26%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.3g | 4% |
| Protein | 32.4g | 65% |
| Fat | 10.9g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 86.1mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1761mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 252.9mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% |
| Sugar | 7.4g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 1005IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 23.3mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.