Description
This Zucchini Lasagna Bolognese features layers of thinly sliced zucchini, rich ground beef, and creamy ricotta cheese. It’s a delicious twist on a classic, perfect for a hearty yet healthy meal that will satisfy everyone at the table.
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 the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer zucchini slices over the tomato sauce.
- Spread half of the cooked ground beef over the zucchini slices.
- Dollop ricotta cheese evenly across the layer.
- Repeat the layering process, finishing with a layer of zucchini.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed onions or bell peppers to the ground beef mixture.
Make sure to slice zucchini thinly to ensure they cook through and layer well.
If you like a bit of heat, add some red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg