Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Zucchini Lasagna Bolognese, featuring layers of zucchini, a savory meat sauce, and creamy ricotta. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner while being both satisfying and healthy, making it a wonderful choice for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat, seasoning with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- At the bottom of a baking dish, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce.
- Layer zucchini slices over the sauce.
- Spread half of the cooked ground beef over the zucchini layer.
- Add dollops of ricotta cheese and spread evenly.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of zucchini on top.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the top layer.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a more robust flavor, add fresh basil between the layers.
You can use spinach instead of zucchini for a different taste.
Substitute ground turkey for a leaner meat option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg