No-Noodle Zucchini Lasagna

No-Noodle Zucchini Lasagna

This zucchini lasagna recipe uses thin slices of zucchini instead of noodles; layers of rich meat sauce and three cheeses make it irresistible.

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
60 min
Total Time
95 min
Servings
8

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13-inch baking pan.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Slice zucchini lengthwise into very thin slices. Sprinkle slices lightly with salt; set aside to drain in a colander.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Meanwhile, stir ricotta, egg, and parsley together in a bowl until well combined.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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.'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Spread parmesan evenly over the top; cover with foil.'}

  8. 8

    {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': '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.'}

  9. 9

    {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Let lasagna stand 5 minutes before serving.'}

  10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy!'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)

494
Calories
41 g
Protein
23 g
Carbs
27 g
Fat
6 g
Fiber
2200 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/172958/no-noodle-zucchini-lasagna/
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