Zucchini Lasagna
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5.0
72 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 42 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
540 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Zucchini Lasagna
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This zucchini lasagna offers a delicious and cheesy twist on traditional lasagna!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds zucchini 4 to 5 medium zucchini
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes drained
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Using a sharp knife or a mandoline, cut the zucchini into ¼-inch slices lengthwise and place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Season the zucchini with salt and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until softened. Set aside to cool and reduce the oven to 350°F.
- Meanwhile, add the ground beef, onion, and garlic to a large skillet and cook over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, and bay leaf. Simmer uncovered over medium heat until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, beaten egg, basil and parmesan cheese.
- Pour ½ cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Layer one-third of the zucchini slices and half of the meat sauce.
- Add another layer of zucchini, all of the ricotta mixture, one more layer of zucchini, and the remaining meat sauce.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, top with the mozzarella cheese, and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and rest uncovered for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cook the sauce until it's quite thick since the zucchini will add extra liquid.
- Ensure the lasagna rests for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
- Once rested, I sometimes tilt the pan to drain a little bit of the liquid; it is inevitable that there will be a little bit.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
540
(27%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
752mg
(31%)
Potassium
1274mg
(36%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1304IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
486mg
(49%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 752mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1274mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1304IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 486mg | 49% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
72 reviews
Excellent
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