Zucchini Lasagna

This zucchini lasagna is layers of thinly sliced zucchini with three types of cheese and a hearty meat sauce, all baked to golden brown perfection. A hearty low carb meal option that's perfect for feeding a crowd!

Course Main

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 15

Servings

Calories 368kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

3 large zucchini
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
1/2 cup onion finely chopped
2 teaspoons garlic minced
24 ounce jar marinara sauce
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 egg
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon parsley chopped
salt and pepper to taste
cooking spray

Instructions

Trim both ends off the zucchini.
Use a mandoline to cut the zucchini into 1/8 inch slices. Sprinkle salt over the zucchini slices, then lay them out on a layer of paper towels to drain. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
Pat the tops of the zucchini slices with paper towels until dry.
While the zucchini is resting, prepare the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking the meat up with a spatula, until beef is browned and cooked through.
Add the onion and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer; cook for 5 minutes.
Place the ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, egg, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 2 or 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Place 1/4 of the sauce in the bottom of the dish. Add 1/3 of the zucchini slices on top. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the zucchini then top with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, ending with the mozzarella cheese.
Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, then let stand for 5-7 minutes. Cut into slices, then serve.

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