Zucchini Lasagna Casserole
A heartwarming twist on a classic dish with layers of savory ground beef, rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella, all between tender slices of zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large zucchini
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the zucchini by slicing lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the marinara sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
- Assemble the casserole layers starting with meat sauce, then zucchini, ricotta, and mozzarella. Repeat until ingredients are used up.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes; then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and is great for freezing. For a variation, try adding spinach or swapping the ground beef for Italian sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Zucchini Lasagna, Low-Carb Lasagna, Healthy Casserole
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