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Zucchini Lasagna

Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagna is a delicious, noodle-free lasagna that uses zucchini in place of pasta, it's SOOO good you won't miss it!

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 275 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 large onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 medium (8 ounces each zucchini, sliced 1/8" thick)
  • 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta
  • 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano
  • 1 large egg
  • 16 oz 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

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  1. In a medium sauce pan, brown meat and season with salt. When cooked drain in colander to remove any fat.
  2. Add olive oil to the pan and saute garlic and onions about 2 minutes. Return the meat to the pan, add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer on low for at least 30-40minutes, covered. Do not add extra water, the sauce should be thick.
  3. Meanwhile, slice zucchini into 1/8" thick slices, add lightly salt and set aside or 10 minutes. Zucchini has a lot of water when cooked, salting it takes out a lot of moisture. After 10 minutes, blot excess moisture with a paper towel.
  4. Preheat a gas grill or grill pan to medium high, and grill 2 to 3 minutes per side, until slightly browned. Place on paper towels to soak any excess moisture.
  5. Preheat oven to 375F.
  6. In a medium bowl mix ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and egg. Stir well.
  7. In a 9x12 casserole spread 1/2 cup of sauce on the bottom and layer the zucchini to cover. Spread 1/2 cup of the ricotta cheese mixture, then top with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and repeat the process until all your ingredients are used up. The last layer top with remaining zucchini and sauce, cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover the foil and bake 20 minutes (to dry up the sauce) then place the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and bake until melted, 10 minutes.
  8. Let stand about 5 - 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8 Calories 275kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 648mg (27%) Fiber 2.5g (10%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8
Calories 275kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 648mg 27%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Sugar 5g 10%

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