Description
Zucchini Lasagna Bolognese is a delightful dish that blends layers of tender zucchini with savory ground beef and creamy ricotta. Perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy comfort meal, it’s a flavorful choice for any occasion!
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 it with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer zucchini slices over the sauce.
- Spread half of the cooked ground beef over the zucchini.
- Add dollops of ricotta cheese and spread it evenly.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of zucchini on top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over all.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers for added flavor.
Letting it cool before serving helps the layers set better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg