Description
This Zucchini Lasagna is a delightful, low-carb alternative to traditional lasagna, perfect for anyone seeking a healthier yet satisfying meal. With layers of savory ground beef, creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheese, and fresh zucchini noodles, this dish delivers rich flavors while being friendlier to your waistline. It’s an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends, impressing even the pickiest eaters. Plus, its versatility allows you to customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins. Enjoy a slice of this deliciousness that feels indulgent but remains nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large zucchinis
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 10 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- Cooked spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
- Use a vegetable peeler to slice zucchinis into thin ribbons.
- In a sauté pan, brown the ground beef with Italian seasoning; drain excess fat.
- Combine ricotta, cottage cheese, egg, egg yolk, and spinach in a bowl.
- In a baking dish, layer sauce, zucchini ribbons, cheese mixture, and meat mixture; repeat layers.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg