Zucchini Lasagna
This tasty, beefy Zucchini Lasagna is firm, hearty, meaty, cheesy and layered with a super flavorful homemade veggie-packed sauce!
Servings 9 servings
Calories 281kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 pound ground beef 95% lean
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, red diced
- 1 medium carrot grated
- 3 cloves garlic
- 28 ounce can crushed Italian tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped for garnishing
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!
