Description
Indulge in a healthier twist on classic lasagna with this delicious Zucchini Lasagna recipe. Layers of thinly sliced zucchini, savory meat sauce, and creamy cheeses come together for a satisfying and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 3 large zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into â…›-inch thick strips
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the zucchini: Lay zucchini slices on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, let sit, then pat dry.
- Cook the meat sauce: In a skillet, cook onion, garlic, and ground beef. Add marinara, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Make the cheese mixture: Combine ricotta, egg, and Parmesan in a bowl.
- Assemble the lasagna: Layer meat sauce, zucchini, cheese mixture, and mozzarella in the baking dish. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Rest and garnish: Let the lasagna rest before slicing. Garnish with basil or parsley.
Notes
- For best results, grill or roast zucchini slices briefly before layering to reduce moisture.
- This lasagna can be made low-carb and keto-friendly by using ground turkey and sugar-free marinara.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
