Zucchini Lasagna - Skinnytaste

By Caitie

By replacing the lasagna noodles with thin sliced zucchini, you can create a delicious, lower carb (gluten-free) lasagna that’s loaded with vegetables, and you won’t miss the pasta!

Ingredients

• 1 pound 93% lean beef
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 onion
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 3 medium zucchini, sliced 1/8" thick
• 15 ounce part-skim ricotta
• 16 ounce part-skin mozzarella cheese, shredded (Sargento)
• 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
• 1 large egg

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium sauce pan, brown meat and season with salt. When cooked drain in colander to remove any fat. Add olive oil to the pan and saute garlic and onions about 2 minutes. Return the meat to the pan, add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer on low for at least 30 to 40 minutes, covered. Do not add extra water, the sauce should be thick.

Meanwhile, slice zucchini into 1/8" thick slices, add lightly salt and set aside or 10 minutes. Zucchini has a lot of water when cooked, salting it takes out a lot of moisture. After 10 minutes, blot excess moisture with a paper towel.

On a gas grill or grill pan, grill zucchini on each side, until cooked, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Place on paper towels to soak any excess moisture.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a medium bowl mix ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and egg. Stir well.

In a 9"x12" casserole, spread some sauce on the bottom and layer the zucchini to cover. Then place some of the ricotta cheese mixture, then top with the mozzarella cheese and repeat the process until all your ingredients are used up. Top with sauce and mozzarella and cover with foil.

Bake 45 minutes covered at 375°F, then uncovered 15 minutes. Let stand about 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!