Zucchini Lasagna

If you have that craving for lasagna, but you just don’t know if you should give in, think about it a little more and make this! Zucchini lasagna is the perfect compromise between “I don’t really need the carbs” and “I really want lasagna.”

5 Reasons why I love this dish:

1. Zucchini is high in vitamin C. Let’s all stay healthy for the holiday season, shall we?
2. Ricotta is high in calcium and protein, 2 nutrients I need more of in my life.
3. Tomato sauce is one of the most versatile products on the market. Sometimes I like to make my own, but when I’m short on time, I look for a jarred sauce with no added sugar.
4. I don’t miss the pasta.
5. The flavor is amazing. No lie.

Here is how you make it:

And here’s the recipe:

Zucchini Lasagna

 

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Prep time

25 mins

Cook time

25 mins

Total time

50 mins

 

Author: Sarah Pflugradt

Recipe type: Vegetarian Main Dish

Serves: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 medium summer squash
• 1 medium green zucchini
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• fresh ground black pepper
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups your favorite pasta sauce
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella

Instructions

1. Slice zucchini on the long side into ½" slices and set aside
2. In a skillet over medium heat, add 2 Tablespoons olive oil
3. Add zucchini and sprinkle with a pinch of each salt and pepper
4. When it starts to get soft, turn over and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes
5. Remove and repeat with remaining zucchini, set aside
6. In a small bowl, add ricotta, ¼ teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and egg and mix together
7. Preheat oven to 375°F
8. In an oven proof skillet or baking dish add ¼ cup tomato sauce
9. Top with a layer of zucchini, then half of the ricotta mixture and then half of the remaining sauce
10. Add ½ cup mozzarella cheese
11. Repeat with a layer of zucchini, remaining ricotta, remaining sauce and remaining cheese
12. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is bubbly and brown
13. Allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving

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