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Zucchini Lasagna

This tasty, beefy Zucchini Lasagna is firm, hearty, meaty, cheesy and layered with a super flavorful homemade veggie-packed sauce!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Zucchini Lasagna Recipe
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Servings 9 servings
Calories 281kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Wash and cut zucchini into very thin strips. Line a colander with paper towels and place it in the sink. Place zucchini into the colander and salt generously. Allow zucchini strips to sweat for 30 minutes.
  • Dice onion and red bell pepper, grate carrots, and mince garlic.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350℉ and grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef until cooked completely, making sure to chop into small pieces as you go. Remove beef onto a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, saute the onion, pepper, carrot, and garlic until the onion is translucent.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt and pepper, and the cooked ground beef back into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix cottage cheese, egg, and parmesan in a small bowl.
  • Once the zucchini has sweat for 30 minutes, pat dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
  • Spread 1 cup of the bolognese sauce onto the bottom of the 9x13 pan.
  • Layer zucchini slices on top of the sauce, overlapping slightly. Spread 1/3 of the bolognese sauce on top of the zucchini slices and then spread 1/3 of the cottage cheese mixture on top of that. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers two more times.
  • Top with a final layer of zucchini slices and the rest of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with a bit of oregano and basil.
  • Place in the oven uncovered and bake for 40-45 minutes. Turn oven to broil and let the top of the lasagna turn golden brown. Watch it carefully - it should only take 2 minutes or less.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to set for 15-20 minutes before serving. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 964mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2275IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 349mg | Iron: 3mg