Description
Zucchini Lasagna Bolognese features layers of tender zucchini, savory ground beef, and creamy ricotta. This easy, healthy dish is perfect for a quick dinner and is sure to please the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef, seasoning with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer the zucchini slices over the sauce.
- Add half of the cooked ground beef on top of the zucchini.
- Dollop ricotta cheese evenly across that layer.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with a final layer of zucchini slices.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like basil or oregano to the layers.
You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg