Make this zucchini lasagna recipe for a delicious low-carb dinner that'll satisfy your Italian food craving. It's perfect in the summer with garden-fresh veggies and herbs, or in the winter when you need a comforting meal. You won't even miss the noodles in this one!
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchini
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 small green bell pepper , diced
- 1 onion , diced
- 1 can tomato sauce , 16 ounce
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 0.25 cups red wine
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 3 tablespoons hot water , or as needed
- 1 container low-fat ricotta cheese , 15 ounce
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 package frozen chopped spinach , 16 ounce
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms , sliced
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13-inch baking pan.
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Slice zucchini lengthwise into very thin slices. Sprinkle slices lightly with salt; set aside to drain in a colander.
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To prepare the meat sauce, cook ground beef and black pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add green pepper and onion; cook and stir until meat is no longer pink.
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Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, wine, basil, and oregano; add a small amount of hot water if sauce is too thick. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer sauce for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Meanwhile, stir ricotta, egg, and parsley together in a bowl until well combined.
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To assemble lasagna, spread 1/2 of the meat sauce over the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer with 1/2 of the zucchini slices, 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, all of the spinach, followed by all of the mushrooms, then 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat by layering in the remaining meat sauce, zucchini slices, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella.
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Spread parmesan evenly over the top; cover with foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil; raise oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake an additional 15 minutes.
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Let lasagna stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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