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Mason Jar Zucchini Lasagna

Perfect for meal prep!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 Jars
Calories: 334 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large zucchinis
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
  • pepper
  • 6 tablespoons canned tomato sauce
  • 6 tablespoons crushed tomatoes
  • 8 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese 1 cup
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup parsley minced
  • 1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese lightly packed (4 ounces)
  • 4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese i use the very fine kind from the shaker jar
  • 4 8 ounce Mason jars

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  
  2. Using a mandolin, slice the zucchinis 1/8 inch thick and lay them flat onto a large baking sheet (it's okay if they overlap a little bit.) Sprinkle them evenly with 1 1/2 tsp of the salt (reserving the rest for later) and bake until the water is released and the edges begin to crisp up a little bit, about 15-25 minutes.
  3. Once done, lay the zucchini slices out in one layer on paper towel. Use another paper towel to press out as much excess moisture as you can. Repeat, using a different paper towel on top (you can leave them laying on the same paper towel for both times.)  Reduce your oven temperature to 325 degrees.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium/high heat. Add in the turkey, onion, and garlic and cook until the turkey is lightly browned and no longer pink. Add in the Italian seasoning, oregano, remaining 1/2 tsp of salt and a generous pinch of pepper and cook for a few more minutes. Set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, egg and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
  6. Layer half of the sauce between the 4 mason jars (about 1 heaping Tbsp each) and spread it out. Then, layer half of the turkey between all 4 jars, spreading out evenly (about 2 heaping Tbsp)  Then, layer half of the zucchini noodles* (about 2 noodles per jar) between all 4 jars. I find it easiest to cut them in half and layer them that way.  Then, it's time for half of the ricotta mixture (about 2 Tbsp per jar.) Then, half of the parsley between all 4 jars (about 1/2 Tbsp each.) Finally, sprinkle on half of the Mozzarella between all 4 jars (about 2 Tbsp each.) After you sprinkle on the cheese, make sure to press the lasagna to pack it in, so you can fit everything in.
  7. Repeat the same layers, sprinkling the tops of each jar with 1 tsp of Parmesan.
  8. Fill a large pan (I used a 9x13) with water and place the jars into it. DO NOT skip this step, or you'll heat the jars too fast and they might explode! Cover the tops with tinfoil and bake until the edges are lightly golden, about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes.
  9. Turn your broiler to high and broil for 2-3 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
  10. Remove the pan from the oven and let stand in the water for 10 minutes, so you don't shock the glass. Then DEVOUR! *

Notes

  • *Use your thinnest zoodles first, to make sure they don't take up too much space, and you can't fit all the layers in!
  • **You can store the jars in the refrigerator and then microwave as needed!

Nutrition Information

Calories 334kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 1674mg (70%) Potassium 726mg (21%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1201IU (24%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 399mg (40%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Jars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334

% Daily Value*

Calories 334kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 1674mg 70%
Potassium 726mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1201IU 24%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 399mg 40%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.