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Homemade zucchini lasagna recipe Wooden board with shredded mozzarella, ricotta cheese, eggs, zucchini lasagna recipe , black pepper, and fresh basil leaves prepared for zucchini lasagna.

zucchini lasagna recipe

A lighter, veggie-packed twist on classic zucchini lasagna recipe , made with zucchini slices instead of noodles for a healthy, hearty comfort food.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 13 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4–5 medium Zucchini - Slice lengthwise into ¼-inch strips
  • 1 tablespoon Salt - For draining
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil - For brushing
  • 15 oz - Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese - Divided
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese - Divided
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh basil - Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 3 cups Marinara sauce - Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 lb Ground beef/Italian sausage - Optional
  • 1 Yellow onion - Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh oregano

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp knife or mandoline (For even zucchini slices)
  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish (Main baking dish)
  • 1 Large colander (For draining zucchini)
  • 1 roll Paper towels (To remove excess moisture)
  • 1 roll Aluminum foil (For covering during baking)

Method
 

  1. Slice zucchini lengthwise, sprinkle with salt, let drain 30 minutes, then pat dry completely.
    "Bowl with shredded zucchini, cracked egg, and seasonings, ready to be mixed for zucchini lasagna cheese filling."
  2. Combine ricotta, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, basil, Italian seasoning, and pepper until smooth.
    "Large skillet filled with simmering marinara meat sauce with ground beef, surrounded by diced zucchini, onions, garlic, and Parmesan."
  3. Brown ground meat (optional), add onion and garlic, stir in marinara sauce, and simmer for 10 minutes.
    "Layered zucchini lasagna slice served on a white plate, showing zucchini strips, marinara sauce, and melted cheese."
  4. Spread sauce in baking dish, layer zucchini, cheese mixture, and sauce; repeat and top with remaining mozzarella.
    "Freshly baked zucchini lasagna topped with melted mozzarella cheese and garnished with chopped basil in a foil baking dish."
  5. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, uncover and bake 15 minutes more; let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
    "Freshly baked zucchini lasagna topped with melted mozzarella cheese and garnished with chopped basil in a foil baking dish."

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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